Hemant Soren, the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, is facing a difficult situation as some of his ruling party MLAs are reportedly trying to distance themselves from him. The move comes amid the stalemate between Soren and the BJP-led opposition over the appointment of a Governor for the state.
The BJP has been demanding the resignation of Soren’s Cabinet ministers, including the Minister of State for Home, in order to pressure him into accepting their demand for the Governor’s appointment. The BJP has also been claiming that Soren is trying to ‘poach’ MLAs from other parties to join his camp.
Soren has denied these allegations and accused the BJP of trying to destabilize the state government. He has also claimed that he will not give up on his demand for a Governor’s appointment until it is accepted by the BJP.
The situation in Jharkhand has been tense since Soren took over as Chief Minister last year, with the BJP and Congress opposing him at every turn. The opposition has been claiming that Soren does not have the support of the MLAs and is trying to rule the state through a minority government.
However, Soren’s allies claim that he still enjoys the majority support of the MLAs and will not be forced out of office easily. They also point out that the BJP has been trying to manipulate public opinion against Soren by spreading false information about him.
The situation in Jharkhand is now at a stalemate, with neither side willing to give in. The Governor’s appointment remains a key issue, and it is expected that the BJP will make its next move soon. With the opposition putting pressure on Soren, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to secure the Governor’s appointment or if the situation will escalate further.
The Jharkhand Assembly has 81 members, out of which 45 are from Soren’s party, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). The BJP and Congress have 27 and 16 MLAs respectively. However, with some of Soren’s MLAs reportedly shifting their allegiance to other parties, the numbers could change soon.
The situation in Jharkhand is a reflection of the fragile political landscape in the state. With the opposition trying to challenge Soren’s rule, it remains to be seen how long he will be able to hold on to power. One thing is certain, however – the next move by the BJP will have significant implications for Soren and his government.
The BJP has been waiting for the Governor’s call on the appointment of a new Chief Minister, which could happen at any time. With the opposition putting pressure on Soren, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to secure the Governor’s approval or if the situation will escalate further. The political landscape in Jharkhand is about to take another dramatic turn.
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