After staking a claim to form the JMM government in Jharkhand, JMM’s working president Hemant Soren made a statement, saying, “CM (Champai Soren) has told you everything. We will tell you everything in detail. We have followed all procedures.” After submitting his resignation to the Governor, Jharkhand’s outgoing CM Champai Soren said, “A few days ago, I was made Chief Minister and given the responsibility of the state. But now the situation has changed, and with the return of Hemant Soren, our coalition has decided and chosen Hemant Soren as our leader. Hence, I am resigning from the position of Chief Minister.”

Hemant Soren was released from jail on June 28 after nearly five months. The High Court granted him bail in a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam. Before his arrest on January 31, he had resigned from the CM position. Hemant Soren is accused of illegally acquiring 8.86 acres of land worth over ₹31 crores. Immediately after his resignation as Chief Minister, he was arrested by the ED on January 31 in connection with the alleged land scam. Hemant Soren’s return marks a significant turning point in Jharkhand’s politics. He has previously served as Chief Minister and has significantly contributed to the state’s development. His return has brought happiness to party workers and supporters, who hope that he will once again work for the state’s betterment.

This political development increases the likelihood of a new government being formed in Jharkhand. Under Hemant Soren’s leadership, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and its allied parties are preparing to form a new government in the state. Citizens of the state also hope that this new leadership will take positive steps for the state’s development and prosperity.

By Neelam Singh.

At a press briefing, Atishi highlighted that during the 16-hour-long raids at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s personal assistant Bibhav Kumar’s residence, no seizures were made, and ED still has not clarified yet about the case under which these searches were organized. In past few years, AAP leaders have been menaced, in the name of the liquor scam, people’s houses are raided, someone is getting summoned and someone is getting arrested .Even after hundreds of raids in these years, ED has not been able to recover even a single penny and has not found any solid evidence, whereas the court has repeatedly demanded for the evidence,stated Atishi.

On Monday, the AAP minister also hinted at a significant expose on the ED, promising revelations at 10 am the next day. ” The raid went on for 16 hours straight in the house of Kumar. During that time, ED officers were sitting in Bibhav Ji’s house. Headlines were made that raids were going on, but neither any search or seizure was made nor any grilling was done,” Atishi stated.

The ED had conducted searches at multiple locations, including the premises of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP ND Gupta. She accused the ED for targeting leaders associated with Kejriwal and asserted that their actions were meant to attack the Chief Minister Of Delhi About 10 premises in the national capital were covered in the raids. The reasons for the searches are yet to be clarified, whether part of an ongoing investigation or linked to a new case.

The ruling coalition, comprising JMM, Congress, RJD, and CPI (ML), is yet to prove its majority in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly. The JMM has 29 seats, Congress holds 17, while the RJD and CPI (ML) each have one seat. With the support of 43 MLAs, the coalition aims to secure victory in the floor test.

To prevent possible poaching attempts by the BJP, the ruling coalition MLAs were relocated to Congress-governed Telangana. Expressing confidence in winning the trust vote, coalition MLAs returned to Ranchi from Hyderabad on Sunday evening. In preparation for the special Assembly session, Section 144 of the CrPC has been imposed within a 100-meter radius of the assembly building from 8.00 am on Monday until 10.00 pm on Tuesday, according to an official order.

Amidst the political turmoil, Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan emphasized the unbiased completion of duties, stating that every democratic norm has been strictly followed. Responding to protests by ruling MLAs during his address, the Governor urged maturity, pointing out that the address had been prepared by the ruling party.

Dispute Over Allegations , Hemant Soren’s lawyer, Kapil Sibal, denies any connection between his client and Bhanu Pratap Prasad, implicated in the case. The ED contends that chat records from Prasad’s phone suggest Hemant Soren received illicit benefits from land acquisition. Whereas , According to the ED, Bhanu Pratap Prasad verified some parcels of land that were allegedly illegally acquired by Hemant Soren, adding complexity to the unfolding political and legal drama in Jharkhand.

The agency officials were conducting searches at the properties of two block-level leaders, Shahjahan Sheikh and Shankar Adhya, along with their family members in North 24 Parganas.

The raid, initiated on Friday morning, was part of the ongoing investigation into the purported scam, which has already led to the arrest of state food minister Jyoti Priya Mallick. As the ED team sought to enter Shahjahan Sheikh’s house, a gathering of hundreds, comprised of both men and women, confronted them with slogans.

The situation escalated as the mob not only attacked the officials but also vandalized their vehicles, as reported . The whereabouts of Sheikh and his family during the raid remain undisclosed .An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team member informed ANI that eight individuals attacked them after they arrived at the spot.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials faced a violent assault, with a vehicle damaged and even the media targeted during a raid. The attack compelled the ED team to abandon the operation in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas, and retreat to Kolkata.

Expressing concern over the deteriorating state of democracy, BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar demanded the declaration of an emergency in West Bengal. Sarkar emphasized the increasing influence of anti-national organizations, highlighting the regular recovery of explosives and firearms.

He insisted that removing the current government and declaring an emergency would restore order and deter such attacks on law enforcement. West Bengal BJP Chief Sukanta Majumdar suggests the assault on ED officials reflects Bengal’s future. He links the incident to the Rohingyas, implying their impact on the state’s law and order.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had issued three notices to Mr. Kejriwal, who is also the AAP’s national convenor. He had previously declined to appear before the ED on two occasions, first on November 2 and later on December 21. In light of his non-compliance, party sources suggested that fresh summons would be issued after examining Kejriwal’s response to the previous notices.

Amidst growing tensions, several AAP leaders, including senior party member and Delhi minister Atishi, took to social media, specifically X, to express concerns about a potential raid at Kejriwal’s residence. Atishi’s tweet indicates potential ED raid at @ArvindKejriwal’s residence tomorrow morning, raising concerns of imminent arrest.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED), accusing the agency of “maintaining unwarranted secrecy” in connection with the excise policy case. The remarks from Kejriwal come amidst growing tension surrounding the possibility of his arrest.

In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Kejriwal of evading a probe into the matter. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva stated, “Aam Aadmi Party leaders are making statements suggesting that their Chief Minister may face imminent arrest. They have been accused of involvement in theft and corruption, and now, they are creating a commotion.” The political landscape in Delhi remains charged as these contrasting views emerge on the ongoing investigations.