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Hemant Soren becomes Jharkhand’s 14th chief minister. Oath-taking attended by top leaders; cabinet expansion to follow confidence vote.
Hemant Soren’s Oath Ceremony
Hemant took the oath as Jharkhand’s 14th chief minister in Ranchi. This marks his fourth term as the leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). The oath was administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar.
Key Leaders in Attendance
The event was graced by several political leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, Arvind Kejriwal, and Udhayanidhi Stalin. Schools in Ranchi were closed for the ceremony.
Post-Election Results and Cabinet Plans
The JMM-led INDIA bloc secured 56 of 81 assembly seats, while BJP-led NDA managed 24 seats. Soren took the oath alone, with cabinet expansion planned after the vote of confidence.
