The Champai Soren-led coalition government in Jharkhand is is likely to seek a vote of trust on Monday. Can the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance win the floor test by gathering the support of more than 41 MLAs?
A special court in Ranchi on Saturday allowed former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to participate in the trust vote sought by the new Champai Soren government.
Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, who is currently in jail, has been allowed to participate in the floor test on Monday (Feb 5), the news agency PTI reported on Saturday. The permission was granted by a special court in Ranchi. Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday in connection with an alleged land scam case.
Hemant Soren’s choice of veteran Champai Soren as his replacement, while made under duress, could help the JMM-alliance in an election year. Champai’s elevation is a departure from the usual script of family-run parties, but BJP will fancy its chances in the upcoming elections, or even sooner