Hemant Soren Sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister for Fourth Term

The JMM leader takes oath alone at a grand ceremony in Ranchi after leading the INDIA bloc to a decisive electoral victory.

Hemant Soren was sworn in as Jharkhand's Chief Minister for the fourth time at a ceremony held at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi.
The oath was administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, with Soren taking office alone as cabinet expansion is expected after a confidence vote next week.
The JMM-led INDIA bloc won 56 of the 81 assembly seats, securing a second consecutive term with its highest-ever tally, including 34 seats for the JMM itself.
The ceremony was attended by prominent INDIA bloc leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Sharad Pawar, showcasing the alliance's unity.
Soren emphasized the victory as a mandate for social justice and development, dedicating it to the collective aspirations of Jharkhand's people.