Official announcement from the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly and the Election Commission of India

Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Granted Bail After 5 Months in Jail, Eyes Assembly Elections

Jun 29, 2024, 05:09 AM

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been granted bail by the High Court in a money laundering case, after spending five months in jail. The court's decision has been met with mixed reactions from political leaders. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi stated that the bail shows there is no proof against Soren, while AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticized the arrest of the tribal Chief Minister as a black spot on democracy. Soren expressed gratitude for the conclusion of his five-month jail journey and claimed he was falsely implicated. His release has sparked conversations about the upcoming Assembly elections, with JMM leaders and supporters expressing optimism about their chances. Jharkhand minister Banna Gupta referred to Soren as a 'Babbar Sher' and vowed not to be afraid of the BJP. Meanwhile, BJP leaders have continued to criticize Soren, with Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma questioning the existence of corruption in Jharkhand. The political landscape in Jharkhand remains tense as parties prepare for the elections.