The Arrest of Hemant Soren: A Shockwave in Jharkhand Politics
In a surprising turn of events, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren was apprehended on Wednesday night, January 31st. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), acting swiftly after his resignation from the Chief Minister’s post, detained Soren in connection with an alleged money laundering case related to a land scam. This marks the third instance where a Chief Minister of the state has faced arrest, with Soren’s father, Shibu Soren, and Madhu Koda preceding him.
Hemant Soren’s Political Journey
Hemant Soren assumed office as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand on December 29, 2019. Prior to his arrest, he underwent a rigorous interrogation session with the ED for nearly seven hours. Following the arrest, the state’s Transport Minister, Champai Soren, is slated to become the new Chief Minister. Let’s delve into the events from the arrest to what lies ahead.
The Unfolding Events in Jharkhand on Wednesday
- ED’s Raid on Hemant Soren’s Residence (1:00 PM): The ED team, amidst tight security, reached Hemant Soren’s residence on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 PM.
- Interrogation Commences (2:30 PM): The ED team initiated questioning with Hemant Soren, focusing on the alleged land scam and money laundering case.
- FIR Filed Against Hemant Soren (3:30 PM): At 3:30 PM, Hemant Soren filed an FIR against ED officials under the SC/ST Act, alleging harassment during the interrogation.
- Political Outpouring (5:30 PM): As news of Soren’s arrest surfaced, leaders from JMM, Congress, and other supportive parties gathered at the CM’s residence by 5:30 PM.
- Imposition of Section 144 (6:30 PM): To maintain order, Section 144 was imposed in a 100-meter radius around CM House, Raj Bhavan, and the ED office at 6:30 PM.
- Alert for Police Captains (7:30 PM): Police captains across all districts in Jharkhand were put on high alert by 7:30 PM to control the security situation.
- Representation to Governor (7:50 PM – 8:00 PM): Mahagathbandhan legislators in Ranchi sought a meeting with the Governor between 7:50 PM and 8:00 PM.
- Champai Soren Elected as JMM Leader (8:00 PM): At 8:00 PM, Champai Soren was elected as the leader of the legislative party, paving the way for his Chief Ministership.
- Hemant Soren Resigns (8:30 PM): At 8:30 PM, Hemant Soren reached Raj Bhavan and submitted his resignation, which was accepted by the Governor.
- Meeting with Governor (9:00 PM – 9:30 PM): Between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM, legislators had a meeting with the Governor, urging the swift appointment of Champai Soren as Chief Minister.
- ED Arrests Hemant Soren (Around 10:00 PM): Around 10:00 PM, the ED arrested Hemant Soren.
- Imposition of Section 144 (Post Arrest): Following Soren’s arrest, Section 144 was extended to a 100-meter radius around CM House, Raj Bhavan, and the ED office.
- Medical Check-up (Around 11:00 PM): A medical team, accompanied by an ambulance, arrived at the ED office around 11:00 PM for Hemant Soren’s medical check-up.
- Late-Night Meeting (Post Arrest): In the night, Hemant Soren’s wife, Kalpana Soren, visited the ED office with their son to meet the JMM leader.
What Lies Ahead?
Hemant Soren, the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, is set to appear in court at 10:00 AM today to face charges in the money laundering case linked to the land scam. Legislators have appealed to Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan to expedite the oath-taking ceremony for Champai Soren as the new Chief Minister. However, as of now, the Governor has not yet announced the timing for the swearing-in.
Post his ED arrest, Hemant Soren has approached the Jharkhand High Court challenging the actions of the Enforcement Directorate. The Chief Justice Chandra Shekhar and Justice Anubha Rawat Choudhary will hear his plea at 10:30 AM today.
The arrest of Hemant Soren has prompted protests from tribal organizations. A shutdown has been called in the state, with 15 to 20 organizations joining the protest. Emergency services, however, remain unaffected by the shutdown.
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