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Jharkhand witnesses heated political developments amid fears that Chief Minister Hemant Soren could be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an alleged land fraud case. All the legislators of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led ruling alliance have been asked to stay put in Ranchi and attend a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the situation. The central agency raided the residence of Soren in Delhi on Monday, and his two BMWs and Rs 36 lakh in cash were seized. The Chief Minister's office has informed the probe agency that Soren is willing to appear before it on January 31. Stay tuned to IndiaToday.in as we bring you the latest updates on Hemant Soren.
Jan 30, 2024 12:09 IST
2 BMWs, Rs 36 lakh in cash seized from Soren’s Delhi home
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized two BMWs, some incriminating documents and Rs 36 lakh in cash during searches at Hemant Soren's official residence in Delhi. Read the full report here.
Jan 30, 2024 12:07 IST
I am also waiting for him like others: Jharkhand Governor on Hemant Soren
Governor Jharkhand CP Radhakrishnan said that he is even waiting like others for the Chief Minister, who has been "missing" since Sunday midnight.
Jan 30, 2024 12:05 IST
Hemant Soren news: State police chief, Home Secretary reach Raj Bhavan
The Director General of Police, Chief Secretary, and Home Secretary reached the Governor's house. They have reportedly been called to explain the whereabouts of the Chief Minister.
Jan 30, 2024 11:58 IST
Meeting of MLAs at Hemant Soren's home shortly
All MLAs of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led ruling alliance in Jharkhand have been asked not to leave the state capital Ranchi and to attend a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the current political situation in the state. The meeting, proposed at the Chief Minister's home has been called to discuss strategy over the current political situation and the Enforcement Directorate's proposed questioning of Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday, party sources said. Read more: