Live: Hemant Soren Resigns As Jharkhand Chief Minister, Arrested By ED; Kharge Slams BJP

Jharkhand Political Turmoil Live Updates: Chief Minister Hemant Soren today tendered his resignation after facing 7 hours long grilling by the Enforcement Directorate.

Jharkhand Political Turmoil Live Updates: In a significant political development in the state of Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has tendered his resignation and was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged land deal case. The news comes amid rising political tensions and speculations of legal troubles for Soren. Sources close to the matter indicate that the incumbent Transport Minister, Champai Soren, is set to succeed him as the next Chief Minister. Hemant Soren, a key figure in Jharkhand politics and the leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has been at the center of political discussions in recent weeks. There are unconfirmed reports circulating about potential legal action against him, fueling rumors of an imminent arrest. These speculations, however, remain unverified at this stage.

The political landscape in Jharkhand has been rife with speculation and anticipation in the wake of this announcement. Champai Soren, a senior member of the JMM and the Transport Minister, is widely respected in the political arena. His imminent elevation to the Chief Minister's position is seen as a strategic move by the party to maintain stability and continuity in the state's governance.

31 January 2024

23:34 IST

Live Updates: Tejashwi Says BJP Ruined Democracy In Single Week

Former Deputy CM of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav said that from Chandigar to Jharkhand, BJP has ruined the federalism system. "Bihar, Chandigarh and now Jharkhand! BJP has ruined democracy and federalism in a single week. It is not hidden from anyone what the central government is doing by destroying the impartiality of the investigating agencies due to the fear of electoral defeat and by making the agencies cells of the BJP. Now the public will break the arrogance of the BJP, filled with arrogance," said Yadav adding that RJD is standing in support of Soren.

23:15 IST

Jharkhand Political Crisis Latest Update: Hemant Soren Says Won't Comprise, Will Keep On Fighting

Hemant Soren, who was arrested by the ED tonight, said that he won't compromise and his fight will continue. He said that this is just a short break in his fight against injustice.

यह एक विराम है
जीवन महासंग्राम है
हर पल लड़ा हूं, हर पल लड़ूंगा
पर समझौते की भीख मैं लूंगा नहीं

क्या हार में, क्या जीत में
किंचित नहीं भयभीत मैं
लघुता न अब मेरी छुओ
तुम हो महान, बने रहो

अपने लोगों के हृदय की वेदना
मैं व्यर्थ त्यागूंगा नहीं
हार मानूंगा नहीं...

जय झारखण्ड! pic.twitter.com/oduWMRGOmQ

— Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) January 31, 2024

22:44 IST

Live Updates Jharkhand Turmoil: One More Feather In Cap Of Corruption Of INDI Alliance, Says BJP

BJP today hit out at the opposition after Hemant Soren was arrested by the ED in an alleged land scam case. "One more feather in cap of corruption of INDI alliance in the form of Hemant Soren. There was a time Kejriwal used to demand arrest of Lalu, Soren, Sonia These days this U turn master shamelessly defends them because he himself is mastermind of Sharab Ghotala Kya se kya ho gaya," said Shehzad Poonawala.

One more feather in cap of corruption of INDI alliance in the form of #HemantSoren

There was a time Kejriwal used to demand arrest of Lalu , Soren, Sonia

These days this U turn master shamelessly defends them because he himself is mastermind of Sharab Ghotala

Kya se kya ho… pic.twitter.com/3fkY4ObgK9

— Shehzad Jai Hind (@Shehzad_Ind) January 31, 2024

22:42 IST

Jharkhand Live: Hemant Soren Moves High Court

Hemant Soren has filed a writ petition in Jharkhand HC against ED summons. The case will be taken up at 10:30 am tomorrow

22:21 IST

Jharkhand Latest News Live: Rahul Gandhi Says ED-CBI Acting As 'Vipaksh Mitaao Cell'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today slammed the Modi governemnt saying that the central probe agencies are working to eliminate opposition parties. "ED, CBI, IT etc. are no longer government agencies, now they have become BJP's 'eliminate opposition cell'. The BJP itself, steeped in corruption, is running a campaign to destroy democracy in its obsession with power," he said.

22:15 IST

Jharkhand Live Updates: Kalpana Soren Reaches ED Office To Meet Hemant Soren

Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana Soren arrives at the Enforcement Directorate's office, in Ranchi. Hemant Soren submitted his resignation from the Jharkhand CM's post to Governor CP Radhakrishnan at the Raj Bhawan.

#WATCH | Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana Soren arrives at the Enforcement Directorate's office, in Ranchi.

Hemant Soren submitted his resignation from the Jharkhand CM's post to Governor CP Radhakrishnan at the Raj Bhawan. pic.twitter.com/EEVAkWBXve

— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2024

22:06 IST

Live Updates: Hemant Soren Arrested By ED In Land Scam Case

Hemant Soren, who resigned as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand tonight, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate after hours of grilling. Soren will be produced before a court at 11 am tomorrow.

21:31 IST

Jharkhand Latest News Live: Mallikarjun Kharge Slams 'BJP Toolkit' To Intimidate Oppn Leaders

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today hit out at the BJP after Hemant Soren's resignation as Jharkhand CM. "The one who did not go with Modi ji will go to jail. Imposing ED against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and forcing him to resign is a blow to Federalism. Intimidating opposition leaders by making the provisions of PMLA draconian is part of the BJP's tool kit. The BJP's work of destabilizing the opposition governments one by one as part of a conspiracy is continuing. What went into the BJP's washing machine is clean as white, what didn't go is tainted? If democracy has to be saved from dictatorship then BJP will have to be defeated. We will not be afraid, Will continue to fight from Parliament to the streets," said Kharge.

जो मोदी जी के साथ नहीं गया, वो जेल जाएगा।

झारखंड के मुख्यमंत्री, श्री हेमंत सोरेन पर ED लगाकर उनका त्यागपत्र देने को मजबूर करना Federalism की धज्जियाँ उड़ाना है।

PMLA के प्रावधानों को draconian बनाकर विपक्ष के नेताओं को डराना-धमकाना, भाजपा की Tool Kit का हिस्सा है।

षड्यंत्र…

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) January 31, 2024

21:28 IST

Jharkhand Live: Congress Says Governor Working As BJP Agent

Congress MLA Dipika Pandey Singh said, "We are called at the ED office & given time. After that, we were insulted and asked to leave...Raj Bawan is working as BJP's agent."

21:24 IST

Jharkhand Live: JMM Leader Alamgir Alam Says Governor To Decide Date For Show Of Strength

JMM leader Alamgir Alam who was inside Raj Bhawan along with Hemant Soren , said that the governor has said that a call will be taken only after scrutiny of the document submitted by the JMM-Congress-RJD. He said that the JMM has support of 47 MLAs and 43 MLAs were present at the Raj Bhavan. The JMM has submitted papers that Champai Soren will be the next CM of the ruling coalition.

21:14 IST

Live: We Have Enough Numbers, Champai Soren To Be Next CM, Says Manjhi

Mahua Manjhi said that Heman Soren went to the Governor House with the ED team to submit his resignation...Champai Soren will be the new Chief Minister.

#WATCH | Ranchi, Jharkhand: JMM MP Mahua Maji says, "The CM is in ED custody. The CM has gone to the Governor with the ED team to submit his resignation... Champai Soren will be the new Chief Minister... We have enough numbers..." pic.twitter.com/Pbumz1cUg0

— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2024

21:11 IST

Live: ED To Arres Hemant Soren? JMM Rajya Sabha MP Makes Big Claim

JMM leader and Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Manjhi today claimed that Hemant Soren has been taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged land scam case. The ED action came after over seven hours of grilling at CM's resident. Hemant Soren also resigned as the CM of Jharkhand after the grilling.