MLAs of Jharkhand s ruling JMM-led alliance express confidence ahead of the trust vote in the assembly. The legislators, who returned from Hyderabad, state unity and claim the support of 48 to 50 lawmakers. JMM lawmaker Mithilesh Thakur believes the coalition will easily win the trust vote, suggesting support from some BJP legislators. Meanwhile, the BJP Chief Whip, Biranchi Narain, predicts the coalition s defeat, emphasizing concerns over corruption and malpractices. The trust vote is scheduled for Monday in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly.
Steering a coalition government for the remaining term in Jharkhand is likely to be a daunting task for Champai Soren after sailing through the trust vote. Learn more about the challenges and internal bickering faced by the JMM veteran.
Soren, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday in a money laundering case, filed a petition before the special PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court, seeking permission to participate in the trust vote sought by the new government
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