August 18th 2024.
Champai Soren, a leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), recently opened up about his decision to seek an alternative path after facing bitter humiliation during his time as the Chief Minister. His statement came shortly after he arrived in Delhi, sparking speculation about a potential switch to the BJP.
In a heartfelt message posted on his social media accounts, Soren shared that he was forced to look for an alternative path after experiencing repeated humiliation during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He also revealed that all his government programs in the first week of July were abruptly cancelled without his knowledge, allegedly by the party leadership.
Soren further explained that he was informed that a meeting of party legislators was scheduled on July 3, and he was not allowed to attend any government programs until then. He expressed his disappointment and questioned the democracy of having a Chief Minister's program cancelled by someone else.
During the meeting, Soren was unexpectedly asked to resign, which deeply hurt his self-respect. He admitted that he had no desire for power and resigned immediately, but his emotions were in turmoil. He also shared that he felt like he had no existence or presence in the party to which he had dedicated his entire life.
Soren revealed that this was not the first time he had faced such humiliation, but he chose not to disclose the details at the moment. He mentioned that during the legislative party meeting, he had announced the beginning of a new chapter in his life.
He emphasized that all options are open for him in this journey, even during the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. However, he clarified that this is his personal battle and he does not intend to involve any party member or harm the organization. He also assured that he would never do anything to harm the party that he had worked tirelessly for.
Soren also mentioned that party supremo Shibu Soren is currently not active in politics due to health reasons. He expressed that things would have been different if his father was active, hinting at a possible power struggle within the party.
The former Chief Minister claimed that during his tenure, he made numerous decisions in the interest of the public, considering every section of society. He also expressed confidence that the people of the state would assess his decisions and their impact.
Soren became the 12th Chief Minister of Jharkhand on February 2, taking over from his predecessor Hemant Soren who had resigned just before being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. Hemant Soren was released from jail on June 28 and was subsequently elected as the JMM's legislature party leader on July 3, leading to Champai Soren's resignation and paving the way for Hemant Soren to be sworn in as Chief Minister for the third time.
Reacting to Champai Soren's post, Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi criticized the JMM for becoming a party of only one family. He alleged that Soren was humiliated and removed from his post as Chief Minister, and his rights were violated. Marandi also claimed that this was just the beginning of the downfall of JMM, which has deviated from its original ideology.
On the other hand, JMM senior leader and minister Mithilesh Thakur assured that any issues within the party would be resolved amicably, as JMM is like a family. He also acknowledged Soren as a senior leader of the party.
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