Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren is set to undergo a crucial floor test today at 11 am, seeking to prove his majority in the assembly. The political landscape in the state has been tumultuous, with Soren assuming the top post following his predecessor Hemant Soren’s resignation and subsequent arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.
Here are the key updates surrounding the floor test:
•Soren’s government was formed amidst allegations of deliberate delay by the governor. Claiming the support of 43 MLAs in the 81-member assembly, he faces a challenge from the BJP-led NDA, which holds 29 MLAs.
•Hemant Soren’s arrest on January 31 in an alleged land scam prompted Champai Soren to stake his claim as the new chief minister. Although some MLAs did not sign the support letter, the coalition maintains their allegiance.
•Reports suggest that some JMM MLAs who did not initially support Champai Soren may abstain from the floor test. Former Chief Minister Hemant Soren is expected to attend the voting process after being granted permission by a special court in Ranchi.
•The JMM-led alliance exudes confidence in securing victory, claiming support from 48 to 50 legislators, including some BJP MLAs. BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo criticized the handling of the situation, stating that “Jharkhand has lost” regardless of the test’s outcome.
•Chief Whip of the BJP, Biranchi Narain, predicts defeat for the coalition, citing the strict surveillance of MLAs in Hyderabad. JMM-led alliance MLAs were relocated from a resort in Hyderabad amid concerns of BJP attempts to “poach” them ahead of the trust vote.
•Despite criticism from some quarters, JMM leadership asserts unity within the coalition and expects full support during the floor test.
As Jharkhand braces for this pivotal moment, the outcome of the floor test will determine the political trajectory of the state amidst ongoing uncertainty and maneuvering.
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