Ramdas Soren Takes Oath as Jharkhand Minister, Champai Soren Joins BJP

JMM MLA Ramdas Soren was sworn in as a state cabinet minister, replacing Champai Soren. Champai, who recently left JMM, is set to join BJP citing tribal interests and concerns over Bangladeshi infiltration.

JMM MLA Ramdas Soren took the oath as a state cabinet minister at Raj Bhawan on Friday. He replaced Champai Soren, who quit the JMM on August 28. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Ramdas Soren. Chief Minister Hemant Soren, senior leaders of the JMM-led alliance, and several government officials attended the function.

Meanwhile, Champai Soren is set to join the BJP this afternoon. He said he is joining the BJP to protect the interests of tribals and address their declining population. Speaking to ANI, the former JMM leader said, "I am going to join the BJP after a lot of deliberations. I will protect the existence of tribals and will shoulder all the responsibilities given to me."

Champai Soren emphasized that his move aims to develop the state and save tribals from Bangladeshi infiltration. Champai Soren became the chief minister of Jharkhand on February 2 after Hemant Soren resigned before being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.

On Wednesday, Champai resigned from all posts and the primary membership of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). "Today I resigned from the primary membership and all posts of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. Our struggle will continue on the issues of tribals, natives, Dalits, backward people and common people of Jharkhand," he stated on X, sharing his resignation letter.

(With inputs from agencies.)