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News18
21 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
'Political Conspiracy': Assam CM Claims Honey Trap Attempt During Jharkhand Polls
Last Updated: Sarma said that two women had approached him and initiated conversations that he found suspicious Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday alleged that an attempt was made to entrap him in a honey trap during the Jharkhand Assembly elections held in November last year. Speaking to the media, Sarma said that two women had approached him and initiated conversations that he found suspicious. The Assam CM clarified that he immediately asked them to leave. Sarma linked the incident to a social media post by former Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi, suggesting that the move may have been part of a larger political conspiracy. 'I have no personal enmity with anyone," Sarma said. At the time of the election, Sarma was the BJP's co-incharge for Jharkhand and was actively involved in campaigning and strategy for the party. The Jharkhand Assembly elections, held in November 2024, saw the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc) return to power with a significant mandate. The alliance, which included the Congress, CPI(ML)L and RJD, won 56 seats, securing 44.37% of the total vote. The JMM alone won 34 seats with 23.44% of the vote share. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the second-largest party, winning 21 seats and securing 33.18% of the vote. The BJP-led NDA alliance managed a total of 24 seats, with 38.14% of the vote share — a result considered below the party's expectations. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
'Dishom Guru' Shibu Soren cremated at Nemra village with full State honours
RANCHI: Jharkhand's iconic leader Shibu Soren, affectionately known as 'Dishom Guru', was consigned to flames with full state honours at his native village Nemra in Ramgarh. His son, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, performed the last rites, where Shibu Soren's mortal remains were immersed in the 'Panchtatva'. A massive crowd gathered at Nemra to bid farewell to the veteran politician, with emotions running high as people paid their respects. The village was overwhelmed with grief as people struggled to come to terms with the loss of their beloved leader. Traditional rituals were performed before the cremation, and villagers showered flowers on the funeral procession. The road from Jharkhand Assembly to Nemra was lined with people waiting to catch a glimpse of Shibu Soren for the last time. The funeral procession moved through the narrow lanes of the village, accompanied by chants of 'Shibu Soren Amar Rahe' (Long live Shibu Soren).
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Jharkhand Assembly monsoon session begins with chaos over Bihar SIR
The five-day monsoon session of Jharkhand Assembly commenced on Friday. The house was adjourned till August 4 following the obituary references, however the issue of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar dominated outside the house. Ruling government has also decided to oppose SIR and pass a resolution against it. Chief Minister Hemant Soren strongly opposed the SIR saying that all parties of the alliance will oppose the SIR. Addressing the House, Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto said the first supplementary budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year will be tabled, and some bills will also be presented during the five-day monsoon session. He also prayed for the good health of former Chief Minister Shibu Soren who is currently hospitalised in New Delhi. Rajesh Kachhap, Deputy Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Jharkhand Assembly, said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is supporting SIR to avoid its defeat in the Bihar Assembly election. Mr. Kachhap asked that when the Aadhaar card is valid everywhere, then why not in SIR. However, BJP MLA and former CM Champai Soren, called the SIR right, asserting that the voter list must be revised. Later meeting of the BJP Legislature Party was held under the chairmanship of State President and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi. Executive President Dr. Ravindra Kumar Rai, Organization General Secretary Karmaveer Singh, Chief Whip Naveen Jaiswal, MLA Neera Yadav and others were present in the meeting. Addressing the media after the meeting, Mr. Jaiswal alleged that the state government is focused on Madrasa to Teresa and has nothing to do with development of Jharkhand. Earlier in the day, Mr. Marandi termed the government's move to change the name of Atal Mohalla Clinic running in the state to Mother Teresa as political hooliganism. 'This is the height of appeasement that the state government could not tolerate even a small scheme running in the name of a leader like Atal Bihari Vajpayee who was the creator of Jharkhand,' Mr. Marandi said. Supporting Mr. Marandi's statement, Mr. Jaiswal asserted that the State Government could have started some other scheme in the name of Mother Teresa but this government is neck deep in appeasement. He further accused that by opposing voter revision, the Government wants to continue protecting Bangladeshi and Rohingya Muslims. Asked about the issue which would be raised in the monsoon, the Chief Whip said that apart from name changing issue, the deteriorating law and order situation in the state and the increasing atrocities against women will also be raised in the house. Jharkhand Health Minister and Congress MLA Irfan Ansari termed the issue of Bangladeshi infiltration baseless stressing even during the Assembly elections in Jharkhand, BJP had raised this issue. He alleged that Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting the SIR on the instruction of BJP government at the Centre because they want to snatch the right to vote from the common people.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jharkhand's ruling alliance decides to pass resolution against SIR in assembly
Ranchi: MLAs of Jharkhand's ruling INDIA bloc on Thursday decided to pass a resolution against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from the Jharkhand Assembly during the monsoon session. The alliance also decided to give 'logical replies to the question of the opposition' during the session. The monsoon session begins on Friday and will conclude on August 7. There will be five working days. "Several issues were discussed during the meeting, including the SIR issue in Bihar. The INDIA bloc is against the decision of the Election Commission, and we also protest this," Chief Minister Hemant Soren , who chaired the meeting, told reporters. The CM said they also discussed how constitutional institutions are being "misused" by the Centre. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radhakrishna Kishore said that they have decided to pass a resolution against the SIR from the assembly during the session. Soren said that they would also raise their voice for the separate Sarna religious code and hike in OBC reservation. Kishore said all members have been asked to be prepared to give 'logical replies to all the questions of the opposition. The main opposition BJP will decide its strategy for the monsoon session during its legislature party meeting on Friday. Earlier, Jharkhand Speaker Rabindranath Mahato held an all-party meeting and expressed hope for cooperation from all the members for a smooth and successful session. PTI
The Print
31-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Jharkhand's ruling alliance decides to pass resolution against SIR in assembly
The monsoon session begins on Friday and will conclude on August 7. There will be five working days. The alliance also decided to give 'logical replies to the question of the opposition' during the session. Ranchi, Jul 31 (PTI) MLAs of Jharkhand's ruling INDIA bloc on Thursday decided to pass a resolution against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from the Jharkhand Assembly during the monsoon session. 'Several issues were discussed during the meeting, including the SIR issue in Bihar. The INDIA bloc is against the decision of the Election Commission, and we also protest this,' Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who chaired the meeting, told reporters. The CM said they also discussed how constitutional institutions are being 'misused' by the Centre. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radhakrishna Kishore said that they have decided to pass a resolution against the SIR from the assembly during the session. Soren said that they would also raise their voice for the separate Sarna religious code and hike in OBC reservation. Kishore said all members have been asked to be prepared to give 'logical replies to all the questions of the opposition. The main opposition BJP will decide its strategy for the monsoon session during its legislature party meeting on Friday. Earlier, Jharkhand Speaker Rabindranath Mahato held an all-party meeting and expressed hope for cooperation from all the members for a smooth and successful session. PTI SAN NN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
