Hemant Soren to be questioned today, MLAs sign letter of support

Hemant Soren Live

Hemant Soren news LIVE: Officers of the Enforcement Directorate are scheduled to visit Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence around 1 pm to record his statement in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam, amid speculation of his arrest. Prohibitory orders have been imposed in key areas of Ranchi, and a special team has been formed to oversee the law and order situation. Legislators of the ruling JMM-led coalition, which also includes RJD and Congress, have stated that they stand firmly with Hemant Soren. They have also signed a letter of support, without any names, as speculations abound that the chief minister's wife, Kalpana Soren, will be handed over the reins.

Jan 31, 2024 11:32 IST

Enforcement Directorate confirms visit to Hemant Soren's residence

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sources have confirmed that they are going to the Chief Minister's house for questioning him at around 1 pm.

Jan 31, 2024 11:28 IST

Prohibitory orders in Ranchi

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 have been clamped in Ranchi. A three-member team has been formed to oversee the law and order situation in the Jharkhand capital. Over 7,000 police personnel have been deployed with a special focus on "strategic locations", police said.

Jan 31, 2024 11:24 IST

Ruling alliance MLAs sign letter of support

Legislators from the ruling JMM-Congress-RJD coalition in Jharkhand signed a letter of support on Tuesday evening without including any names, amid the speculation of Chief Minister's wife, Kalpana Soren, taking over the reins. Although not a legislator herself, Kalpana Soren attended the meetings of the lawmakers held on Saturday.

Jan 31, 2024 11:20 IST

Hemant Soren News: Jharkhand Chief Minister to be questioned today

Officers from the Enforcement Directorate are scheduled to visit Hemant Soren's residence in Ranchi around 1 pm to record his statement in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Soren had informed the central agency that he would be available on Wednesday for questioning.