Champai Soren Faces Majority Test in Jharkhand Assembly

Amidst political turmoil, Champai Soren's government to undergo a crucial floor test in the Jharkhand Assembly, following Hemant Soren's resignation and arrest.

• Champai Soren, having claimed the support of 47 MLAs from JMM, Congress, and RJD, is set to prove his government's majority in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly.
• Former Chief Minister Hemant Soren resigned and was arrested in connection with a land scam case, leading to the formation of a new government.
• JMM MLA Lobin Hembrom criticizes Hemant Soren's governance, alleging failure to implement laws protecting tribal land rights.
• Security heightened around Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha as MLAs return from Hyderabad, where they were kept to prevent defection ahead of the floor test.
• Political analysts predict the JMM government will likely pass the floor test, marking another challenge for the party amidst ongoing political instability.

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