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Hemant Soren’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ moment? Plan to build Rs 69-crore CM residence triggers political row in Jharkhand | India News

Hemant Soren’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ moment? Plan to build Rs 69-crore CM residence triggers political row in Jharkhand | India News

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The proposed construction of a Chief Minister’s residence, estimated to cost Rs 68.91 crore, has triggered a political row in Jharkhand, with the BJP alleging extravagance and the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) defending it as a necessary infrastructure project. The BJP has claimed that Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s proposed residence could become one of the costliest in the country, second only to the one in Telangana. BJP state president Aditya Sahu alleged that Soren was constructing a “Sheesh Mahal” at a cost that may eventually exceed Rs 100 crore. The state government on March 25 issued a “Very Short-term E-Quatation Invitation Notice”, seeking quotations for the construction of the CM’s residence at Kanke Road in Ranchi. The government has said the tender would be published on the website on April 2, followed by a pre-bid meeting on April 8. The last date for submission of bids is April 29, and the bids will be opened on April 30. While the estimated cost of the construction comes to less than Rs 69 crore as per …

Hemant Soren’s Cabinet Expansion Set To Take Place On December 5

Hemant Soren’s Cabinet Expansion Set To Take Place On December 5

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Hemant Soren was sworn in as Chief Minister on November 28. (File) Ranchi: The Hemant Soren-led government in Jharkhand is set to expand on December 5 with the Raj Bhavan formally being requested to schedule the swearing-in ceremony for new ministers at noon on that day, sources said. Though an official notification is awaited, a total of 11 ministers are expected to take the oath – six from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), four from Congress, and one from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Reports suggest that the cabinet expansion will introduce six to seven new faces. Among the likely ministers from the JMM are Deepak Birua (Chaibasa MLA), Ramdas Soren (Ghatsila MLA), Hafizul Hasan (Madhupur MLA), Anant Pratap Deo (Bhawanathpur MLA), Louis Marandi (Jama MLA), and Mathura Prasad Mahato (Tundi MLA). However, the names of Sabita Mahato (Ichagarh MLA) and MT Raja (Rajmahal MLA) are also being considered. Probable Congress Ministers include Rameshwar Oraon (Lohardaga MLA), Irfan Ansari (Jamtara MLA), Deepika Pandey Singh (Mahagama MLA), Pradeep Yadav (Poraiyahat MLA), and Naman Vikas Kongadi (Kolebira …

Did Arvind Kejriwal Ignore Rahul Gandhi During Hemant Soren’s Oath Ceremony? A Fact Check

Did Arvind Kejriwal Ignore Rahul Gandhi During Hemant Soren’s Oath Ceremony? A Fact Check

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The claim that Kejriwal ignored Rahul Gandhi during Hemant Soren’s swearing-in ceremony is false. Claim: The video shows Arvind Kejriwal ignoring and not shaking hands with Rahul Gandhi during Hemant Soren’s swearing-in ceremony on November 28. Fact: The claim is false. The viral video is clipped. The extended version shows Kejriwal shaking hands with Rahul. Hyderabad: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren was sworn in as Jharkhand chief minister on November 28, following the INDIA bloc’s resounding victory in the State Assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony, held at Ranchi’s Morabadi Ground, was attended by prominent leaders of the INDIA Opposition alliance. Notable attendees included the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav. A video of the ceremony has been making rounds on social media, showing Arvind Kejriwal shaking hands with Congress leader and Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, seated …

Jharkhand police write to Meta after JMM alleges BJP’s ‘shadow accounts’ on FB, Insta tarnishing Hemant Soren’s image | Political Pulse News

Jharkhand police write to Meta after JMM alleges BJP’s ‘shadow accounts’ on FB, Insta tarnishing Hemant Soren’s image | Political Pulse News

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The Jharkhand police have registered three FIRs against two accounts operating on Facebook and Instagram based on allegations that “a direct campaign by Opposition parties and their candidates” was being run “to promote feelings of hostility and hatred towards JMM and (Chief Minister) Hemant Soren… in the minds of the people”. The police have sent requests to take down the posts of these “shadow accounts” — accounts whose ownership and funding are undisclosed and are allegedly set up to influence political outcomes — to Meta, the parent company of the two social media platforms. Police have also sought details of those handling the accounts. Two cases were registered on November 8 against a page called Ranchi Chaupal at Gonda and Ratu police stations in Ranchi district, and a fresh case was registered against the Jharkhand Chaupal page at Ranchi’s Cyber Crime police station on Wednesday. The FIRs were registered under BNS sections 175 (false statement with connection to an election) and 336(2)(4) (forgery), as well as IT Act section 66(c) and (d) that deal with …

JMM says Soren’s helicopter take off delayed over PM’s security protocol, writes to President Murmu | Latest News India

JMM says Soren’s helicopter take off delayed over PM’s security protocol, writes to President Murmu | Latest News India

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Nov 05, 2024 09:31 AM IST JMM requested the President to ensure that all-star campaigners, including tribal public representatives, get equal constitutional protection and respect. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Monday wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu alleging that Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s helicopter was not allowed to take off for more than 90 minutes because Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting the poll-bound state. The ruling party urged the President to intervene and ensure all parties get a level playing field for star campaigners in the upcoming assembly polls. Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren during a campaign.(PTI) The party said in the letter that Hemant Soren’s chopper couldn’t take off because of a no-fly zone imposed due to PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Jharkhand’s Garhwa and Chaibasa on Sunday. JMM spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya said Hemant Soren’s chopper was grounded citing the security protocol of PM Modi. “Our star campaigner Hemant Soren was scheduled to address an election meeting at 2.25 pm at Bazar Tand in Simdega after holding a meeting at Gudri in …

Hemant Soren’s nomination proposer joins BJP days before Jharkhand polls | Latest News India

Hemant Soren’s nomination proposer joins BJP days before Jharkhand polls | Latest News India

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One of the four proposers of chief minister Hemant Soren’s nomination for assembly elections has joined the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) days before Jharkhand goes to the polls on November 13 and 20. Mandal Murmu joining the BJP (Sourced) Mandal Murmu, a direct descendant of tribal icons Sidho and Kanhu, joined the BJP on Sunday night at Lok Sabha member Nishhikant Dubey’s residence. BJP’s Jharkhand poll in charge and Union minister Shivraj Chouhan, co-in charge, and Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were present on the occasion. Murmu said he would work with the BJP to find a solution to the alleged demographic change in Santhal Parganas, which the Opposition party has raked up in the run-up to the polls. “I belong to the family that gave six martyrs Sidho, Kanhu, Chaand, Bhairav, Phulo and Jhano.” Sidho and Kanhu led the 1855 Santhal revolt against the British. Their brothers Chaand and Bhairav and sisters Phulo and Jhano were killed during the revolt. They are among the most revered tribal icons after freedom fighter Birsa …

Babulal Marandi, Hemant Soren’s Ex Aide In BJP’s List Of 66 Candidates For Jharkhand Election

Babulal Marandi, Hemant Soren’s Ex Aide In BJP’s List Of 66 Candidates For Jharkhand Election

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Veteran leader Babulal Marandi, a former chief minister, Champai Soren, Hemant Soren’s ex aide and also a former chief minister, are among 66 candidates named in BJP’s list of candidates for Jharkhand polls released on Saturday evening.   The announcement comes hours after Hemant Soren declared that the Congress and the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha or JMM will field candidates in 70 of the 81 assembly segments. The BJP is contesting on 68 seats. Its allies, the All Jharkhand Students’ Union will contest on 10, the Janata Dal (U) on two, and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) on one.    Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Hemant Soren’s JMM, Congress To Contest 70 Of 81 Seats In Jharkhand

Hemant Soren’s JMM, Congress To Contest 70 Of 81 Seats In Jharkhand

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The Congress and ruling JMM will field candidates in 70 assembly segments. (FILE) Ranchi: INDIA bloc will contest the upcoming Jharkhand assembly polls together, Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced today. The Congress and ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha will field candidates in 70 of the 81 assembly segments, he said. “We can’t go into the details of the seat-sharing right now. Our alliance partner is not here right now. When they are here, we will finalise the number of seats and other details,” Mr Soren told reporters, adding seat-sharing talks are on with other alliance partners – RJD and Left parties – for the remaining 11 segments. Jharkhand will vote in two phases on November 13 and 20. Votes will be counted on November 23. In the last elections, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha or JMM had contested 43 seats while Congress contested 31 seats. But this time around, the Congress is likely to get somewhere between 27 to 28 seats, sources said. The JMM is expected to increase its share because it believes that Hemant Soren …

ED opposes Hemant Soren’s plea for interim bail to campaign in Lok Sabha polls | Latest News India

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday opposed former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren’s request for interim bail to campaign in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, accusing him of attempting to thwart an ongoing money laundering investigation in an alleged land scam by “misusing state machinery” and “through his stooges”. Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren. (ANI) Submitting the affidavit in the court a day ahead of the hearing, the agency stressed that the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader is involved in the illicit acquisition and possession of properties deemed proceeds of crime and that his conduct disentitles him to any reprieve. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! SC grants ED two days to respond to Hemant Soren’s interim bail plea “There is an active attempt by the petitioner (Soren) to subvert the investigation by misusing state machinery and to project the proceeds of crime as untainted through his associates,” said ED’s affidavit, adding Soren committed the offence of money laundering and …

ED opposes JMM leader Hemant Soren`s interim bail plea in SC

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The Enforcement Directorate opposed former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren`s plea seeking interim bail in the Supreme Court on Monday, reported news agency PTI. Soren is seeking an interim bail in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam to campaign in the Lok Sabha polls. In its affidavit filed in the top court on Soren`s plea against his arrest and for interim bail, the probe agency said the materials on record establish that the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader was involved in the acquisition and possession of properties in an illegal manner which are proceeds of crime. A vacation bench headed by Justice Dipankar Datta is scheduled to hear Soren`s plea against his arrest and interim bail on Tuesday. “Various Statements recorded under section 50 of PMLA, 2002, which establish that property admeasuring 8.86 acres, situated at Shanti Nagar, Near Lalu Khatal, Bariyatu is under illegal acquisition, possession and use of Hemant Soren and the same has been done in a camouflaged and concealed manner,” the agency said. Opposing the interim bail of Soren …