In a surprising turn of events, the state of Jharkhand has been left without a government for the past 18 hours, creating a situation of confusion and uncertainty. Champai Soren, recently elected as the legislative party leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), met with Governor CP Radhakrishnan to address the pressing need for immediate steps in government formation.
The political upheaval began when former Chief Minister Hemant Soren stepped down from his position after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a corruption case. Champai Soren, his successor in the JMM, has now sought the Governor’s intervention to expedite the process of government formation.
Champai Soren, along with five other MLAs from the JMM, Congress, and RJD alliance, approached Governor CP Radhakrishnan with a letter of support signed by 47 MLAs. This number surpasses the majority mark in the 81-member Assembly, indicating a strong backing for the formation of a new government. However, Soren expressed concern that despite submitting the letter and being accompanied by all supporting MLAs to the Raj Bhavan, they were not allowed inside.
In a letter addressed to the Governor in Hindi, Champai Soren emphasized the urgent need for government formation, stating, “Being the constitutional head, we, the MLAs, and the people of the state expect that you will soon take steps for the formation of a popular government and take the state out of confusion.”
To further solidify his claim of majority support, Champai Soren offered to bring all supporting MLAs to the Governor’s residence. The delay in government formation has raised concerns about the stability of the state, with citizens and political observers eagerly awaiting a resolution to the political impasse.
Meanwhile, Hemant Soren, who is under investigation for his alleged involvement in an illegal change of land ownership racket in Jharkhand, has approached the Supreme Court. In his petition, he accuses the Enforcement Directorate of acting under the influence of the Central Government to destabilize the democratically elected government in the state.
As Jharkhand grapples with this political uncertainty, the Supreme Court is set to hear Hemant Soren’s petition tomorrow, adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding situation. The coming hours are crucial for the state as it navigates through this challenging period of political turmoil and awaits a decisive resolution to the government formation issue.
Sources By Agencies
