Jharkhand Floor Test LIVE — Jharkhand CM Champai Soren Arrives At State Assembly In Ranchi
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"You have witnessed how a popular and young CM (Hemant Soren) was troubled in Jharkhand. This is happening across the country, leaders who are not afraid despite being pressurised are being targeted through such raids," says JMM MP Mahua Maji on ED action across the country.
Jharkhand CM Champai Soren arrives at the State Assembly in Ranchi.
On opposition MLAs, he says, "...what can we say about those who do not have any issues (to raise)"
Soon after the ruling JMM-led alliance proved its majority and her husband, former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, made a fiery speech ahead of the trust vote in Jharkhand assembly on Tuesday, Kalpana Soren took to 'X' to announce that the fight against 'injustice and oppression' will continue.
The 48-year-old Kalpana Soren, who was previously considered a frontrunner for the position of chief minister but faced opposition from Sita Soren, the elder daughter-in-law of Shibu Soren, said, "I have fought, and I will continue to fight! We have won, and we will win!" She posted, "Until Jharkhand warrior (Hemant Soren) defeats the conspiracy of the Centre and BJP and joins us, I will manage his account. Our brave forefathers fought against injustice and oppression, and now the time has come again. May your love and blessings remain the same." The JMM-led coalition government, led by Chief Minister Champai Soren, comfortably won the vote of confidence with 47 MLAs voting in favour and 29 legislators opposing it in the 81-member assembly. (PTI Input)
In the tumultuous political landscape of Jharkhand, the recent trust vote victory for Champai Soren's government shows the faith vested in him by the Legislative Assembly. However, this triumph does not herald an era of tranquility; rather, it marks the beginning of a gruelling journey fraught with formidable challenges that could potentially undermine his administration. As the first non-family member at the helm of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Champai Soren confronts a political crisis that is both unprecedented and multi-faceted.
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On Hemant Soren, Jharkhand CM, State BJP President Babulal Marandi told ANI, "He bought pieces of land by different names. This is benami property. He will get punishment for the sins he has committed. He will have to leave Jharkhand. What will he do here? He will also leave politics. What will he do when he is totally stuck? "
After the Jharkhand Floor Test, BJP MLA CP Singh told ANI: "They (JMM-led government) had the majority and they won the Trust Vote. This is not surprising. But with this, the sins of the government have not gone away. It will all be exposed and they will have to face punishment. That won't go away."
On CM Champai Soren, he says, "Champai Soren is innocent, a rubber stamp. He won the lottery and became the CM. When he won't be a CM anymore, he will get the benefits of an ex-CM too. He will be loyal. But we would like to tell him to not repeat things otherwise he too will get entangled with the ED-CBI."
After the Jharkhand Floor Test, JMM MLA Mithilesh Kumar Thakur said, "...This is a tight slap on the faces of those who are adamant on murdering democracy and shredding the Constitution. Democracy is still alive and such conspiracies won't succeed. This is a tribal state. They want to suppress tribals but they will never succeed...They have been told that they will never succeed in this state, however hard they may try..."
Jharkhand’s JMM-led coalition government headed by Chief Minister Champai Soren won the vote of confidence in the assembly today. Here are some reactions from the political sphere that poured in.
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Former Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand and President of AJSU Party, Sudesh Mahto says, "Trust Vote happened on the basis of the members not based on the questions. They do not have an answer to the reason as to why this situation arose. The government was quiet on the questions raised on corruption..."
CM Champai Soren's led Jharkhand government wins floor test after 47 MLAs support him 29 MLAs in opposition.
Former Jharkhand CM and JMM leader Hemant Soren said, "Main aansu nahi bahaunga, aansu waqt ke liye rakhuga, aap logo ke liye aansu ka koi matlab nahi..."
Former Jharkhand CM and JMM leader Hemant Soren said, "Today I have been arrested on charges of 8.5 acre land scam. If they have the courage, then show the documents of the land registered in my name. If it is proved, I will quit politics..."
Former Jharkhand CM and JMM leader Hemant Soren says, "...We have not yet accepted defeat. If they think they can succeed by putting me behind bars, this is Jharkhand where many people have laid down their lives..."
Jharkhand CM Champai Soren said, "Today the whole country is seeing how injustice is being done to Hemant Soren. If you go to any village, you will find Hemant Soren's schemes in every house..."
"I proudly say that I am part-2 of Hemant Soren...," said Jharkhand CM Champai Soren as he addresses the State Assembly ahead of the Floor Test of his government.
Current MLA fig in Jharkhand Assembly:
JMM-Led Alliance: 48
BJP: 32
"They continuously insulted and harassed the constitutional organisations. They don't even have confidence in their own MLAs that's why they (JMM, RJD, Congress MLAs) left Ranchi's 'dhaan' (rice) for Hyderabad's 'biryani'," said BJP leader Anant Kumar Ojha ahead of the floor test in Jharkhand Assembly today.
"We don't have any strategy, we believe in Constitution. We don't believe in operation lotus, it's just a propaganda set by media. We believe in Constitution, and we will do anything possible within the premises of Constitution," said Godda BJP MLA Amit Mandal.
Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren brought to State Assembly in Ranchi. Hemant Soren will participate in the floor test of CM Champai Soren-led government to prove their majority.
ED officials along with Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren leave from ED office in Ranchi. Hemant Soren will participate in the floor test of CM Champai Soren-led government to prove their majority, at the State Assembly.
On Floor Test of CM Champai Soren-led government to prove their majority today, Basant Soren, JMM MLA and brother of former CM Hemant Soren; says, "I think everyone can see our unity. We stand strongly with Hemant Soren. People have understood the dirty game of BJP..."
Jharkhand BJP President Babulal Marandi arrives at the State Assembly in Ranchi ahead of the Floor Test of CM Champai Soren-led government to prove their majority today.
He said, "...JMM is scared of its MLAs and that is why they are keeping an eye on them. BJP does not do anything wrong like this (poaching of MLAs). We do not make democracy a shop. People who do politics for money and family do this kind of work."
On the Jharkhand floor test today, state LoP Amar Kumar Bauri said, “ Instead of fulfilling the promises they (JMM-led alliance government) had made, they prioritised corruption...We hope he (Champai Soren) will fulfil the promises for which they were elected...Their (JMM and Congress) MLAs were kept in custody for three days. Today in the Assembly, we want to know what their (MLAs) conscience will say..."
Latest visuals from Circuit House in Ranchi where MLAs of the JMM-led ruling alliance are staying, ANI reported. Buses have been stationed here to take MLAs to the State Assembly as Floor Test of CM Champai Soren-led government to prove their majority will be held today.
On Floor Test of CM Champai Soren-led government to prove their majority today, NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) MLA Kamlesh Kumar Singh said: "Our party is with NDA & whatever decision NDA takes, we will support them..."
On Sunday, Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren accused the BJP of orchestrating fake accusations against JMM Chief Hemant Soren to continue taking minerals from the state.
“When Hemant Soren came to power (in 2019) and stopped them from doing so, they framed him in false cases,” the CM Champai Soren claimed.
“Hemant Soren had initiated steps to ensure the rights of tribal through 1932 Khatiyan based domicile policy and 75 per cent job reservation for local youths in private companies. The BJP could not digest these and they used central agencies against him,” he alleged.
"I think it is just a formality. The spirit of the opposition is already low seeing the numbers and the unity of the INDIA alliance. The figure can also cross 48. Our party, and our alliance is united, there will be no problem during the vote of confidence. Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren will also be present and vote during the floor test," JMM leader Manoj Pandey said.
"Floor test will be done. (We have) not less than 47," JMM General Secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya was quoted saying by news agency ANI.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday stated that he was confident that the INDIA alliance parties will win the floor test in the 81-member Jharkhand assembly.
"We have a majority in the 81-seat Assembly...Even Hemant Soren has been permitted by the special court (to cast his vote). This is a conspiracy by the ED. We will win the floor test. It has been clear from the start that the Modi government has been misusing the ED, CBI and Income Tax departments against the INDIA members. They are no longer independent institutions," Ramesh was quoted saying by news agency ANI.
Background
Jharkhand Government Floor Test HIGHLIGHTS: Jharkhand's newly established Champai Soren administration will seek a trust vote in the legislature on Monday. The state was thrown into a political crisis after Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) president Hemant Soren resigned as president Minister and was later detained on January 31 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case. On February 1, Governor C P Radhakrishnan named Champai Soren, the state transport minister and JMM leader, as Chief Minister-designate.
Meanwhile, 40 MLAs from Jharkhand's JMM-led coalition, who had been transported to Hyderabad for three days because to fears of horse trade, returned to Ranchi on Sunday evening. The legislators were confident of winning the trust vote in the assembly on Monday, shortly after their return. A special court has also authorised the former CM to take the floor test today.
The ruling alliance now has 47 MLAs in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly, after Gandey MLA Sarfaraz Ahmed resigned on January 2 apparently to accommodate Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana, as the former Chief Minister's arrest appeared likely. The JMM has 29 MLAs, while its partners, Congress and RJD, have 17 and one, respectively. According to sources, Vinod Singh, the only CPI(ML) MP, has also extended its support to the alliance.
Hemant Soren, Jharkhand's former chief minister, will be released from jail on Monday to vote during the floor test, after a special court in Ranchi granted him permission on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the BJP's top whip, Biranchi Narain, stated that the JMM-led alliance was likely to lose the vote of confidence. "The MLAs in Hyderabad were kept under strict surveillance, which indicates that they were not confident of winning," added Singh.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday stated that he was confident that the INDIA alliance parties will win the floor test in the 81-member Jharkhand assembly.
"We have a majority in the 81-seat Assembly...Even Hemant Soren has been permitted by the special court (to cast his vote). This is a conspiracy by the ED. We will win the floor test. It has been clear from the start that the Modi government has been misusing the ED, CBI and Income Tax departments against the INDIA members. They are no longer independent institutions," Ramesh was quoted saying by news agency ANI.
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"BJP doesn't want a tribal CM to complete 5 years in Jharkhand, they did not allow this in their regimes," said Hemant Soren in the state assembly.