Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, recently reinstated to his position, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. This meeting, described by Mr. Soren as a “courtesy call,” comes just days after he resumed his duties as the state’s chief minister on July 4.
Hemant Soren, the executive president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), had stepped down from his role on January 31 following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. After spending approximately five months in prison, he was granted bail and subsequently reinstated as chief minister.
The meeting, which Mr. Soren shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), marked a significant moment as he re-assumed leadership in Jharkhand. In his post, he shared a picture of the meeting and described it as a “courtesy call,” indicating the discussions were likely centered around formalities and governance matters.
This meeting with Prime Minister Modi is seen as a pivotal step in Soren’s political comeback, reflecting his efforts to rebuild his administrative focus after the legal challenges. The alleged land scam case, which led to his arrest, remains a significant backdrop to his political activities and responsibilities.
The specifics of the conversation between Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Soren have not been disclosed, but it is expected that issues concerning the state’s governance and development were on the agenda. This interaction underscores the ongoing dynamics of state and central government relations in the context of legal and political challenges faced by leaders.
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