Hemant Soren to Take Oath as Jharkhand’s 14th CM Today
Hemant Soren, leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), is set to take oath as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand today, November 28, at 4 PM at Ranchi’s Morabadi Ground. The 49-year-old politician, who is taking the reins of the state for the fourth time, will be administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar.
The event is expected to witness the presence of several prominent leaders from the INDIA bloc and other political parties. Soren, who retained the Barhait Assembly seat with a commanding margin of 39,791 votes in the recently held elections, led the JMM-led alliance to a landslide victory, securing 56 out of 81 seats in the Jharkhand Assembly.
Historic Mandate for JMM-Led Alliance
JMM achieved its highest-ever tally by winning 34 of the 43 seats it contested. Its alliance partners, Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and CPI(ML), contributed 21, 4, and 2 seats respectively. The BJP-led NDA, on the other hand, managed to secure only 24 seats.
As per reports, the INDIA bloc has decided to allot one ministerial berth to RJD in Soren’s cabinet. Congress general secretary and Jharkhand in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir confirmed that Soren is likely to take the oath alone, with cabinet expansion planned post a confidence vote in the Assembly.
Victory and Vision
Addressing his supporters after the election results, Soren expressed gratitude for the people’s trust. “This victory reflects the aspirations of the people, and we will work towards fulfilling them. It is a victory of the people and their vision for a peaceful and progressive Jharkhand,” he said.
Key Meetings Ahead of Oath Ceremony
Ahead of the swearing-in, Soren met several key political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to discuss development plans for the state. Soren also met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, among others, inviting them to the event.
Who Will Attend?
Several notable leaders are expected to attend the event, including:
- Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge
- Rahul Gandhi
- West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
- Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
- AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal
- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav
- Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
- CPI(ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya
“It’s heartening to have such esteemed leaders join us for this important occasion,” said Soren.
Grand Preparations Underway
Preparations for the event are in full swing, with elaborate security arrangements and celebratory posters across Ranchi. Soren, accompanied by senior officials, inspected the Morabadi Ground on Wednesday to ensure all arrangements are in place.
The event will also be streamed live for the public, reflecting Soren’s call for inclusivity in this celebratory moment.
