JMM leader Champai Soren, along with 3 MLAs likely to join BJP

NEW DELHI: Amid the rumours of him joining the BJP, Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren is stated to be joining with BJP along with three MLAs.Soren, who is currently serving as a minister in the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government, is said to be in contact with BJP leaders.

According to sources, former Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA Lobin Hembrom is also said to be joining the BJP along with Soren. Soren's ouster from the state chief minister's office is said to be the reason for his resignation.

Champai Soren, who was appointed as the Chief Minister of the state, resigned after a short span of five months. Soren took oath as the Chief Minister on February 2, days after his predecessor Hemant Soren resigned, just before he was arrested by the ED in a money laundering case. Hemant was released from jail on June 28 after the high court granted him bail, and on Wednesday, he was elected the party legislature's leader. Champai submitted his resignation letter to the governor as chief minister to pave the way for Hemant Soren, who was sworn in as the Chief Minister for the third time.

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