The newly formed government in the State today easily sailed through the floor test with a comfortable win of six votes than that of the required number. The JMM-Congress-RJD coalition bagged the support of 47 MLAs. The coalition has a strength of 47 MLAs in the Assembly while, the BJP has 26 MLAs,
Jharkhand governor CP Radhakrishnan invited Champai Soren to take oath as the next chief minister, resolving the instability convulsing the state. Champai Soren has been asked to form the government and will take oath tomorrow. Hemant Soren, the former CM who was arrested on money-laundering allegations, approached the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing. Champai Soren said that he has the support of 43 legislators, a majority in the House. The ruling coalition announced that it will shift 43 lawmakers to Hyderabad, but the plan was temporarily shelved due to bad weather. | Latest News India
A majority of the legislators have signed the support letter for Champai Soren and have been camping at the Ranchi’s circuit house since Wednesday night | Latest News India
Former JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmad dismisses speculations of striking a deal with the Chief Minister for a Rajya Sabha seat. Ahmad's resignation accepted. BJP claims it was forced to make way for the Chief Minister's wife as the next CM.