Champai Soren Wins Jharkhand Floor Test Amidst Hemant Soren's Allegations Against Governor
Hemant Soren, facing money laundering charges, alleges a conspiracy involving the Governor's office in his arrest, as his ally Champai Soren secures majority in assembly.
- Hemant Soren, the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, was arrested on January 31 on money laundering charges linked to an alleged land scam.
- In an emotionally charged speech, Hemant Soren accused the Governor's office and the central government of conspiring against him, calling his arrest a 'dark chapter' in democracy.
- Champai Soren, backed by the JMM-led alliance, won the floor test in the Jharkhand Assembly, securing the majority needed to form the government.
- Hemant Soren challenged the BJP to prove the corruption charges against him, stating he would quit politics if the allegations were proven.
- Soren's arrest and the subsequent political developments have sparked a debate on the treatment of tribal communities and the use of central agencies in political matters.