Champai Soren: Jharkhand's New Chief Minister and the Controversies
TL;DR
Jharkhand's governor has invited Champai Soren to form a new government following Hemant Soren's resignation and arrest, with the coalition planning to relocate its MLAs to Hyderabad to prevent poaching attempts. Champai claims the support of 47 lawmakers out of 48, with the majority threshold at 41, and is ready for a floor test within 10 days. The delay in government formation prompted the relocation plan, echoing a similar action taken two years ago.
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- Why New Chief Minister Champai Soren Is Also Known As Jharkhand Tiger: 5 Facts NDTV
- ED states grounds for Hemant Soren's arrest, says ‘illegally possessed 8.5 acres land' Mint
- Can a CM be arrested in such a manner, asks Sibal in SC IndiaTimes
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