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  Hemant Soren arrested: Champai Soren new Jharkhand CM In a dramatic situation, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren has been arrested by ED in the alleged land scam in Ranchi on Wednesday.  Hemant Soren resigns from CM post and Champai Soren set to be new CM of Jharkhand.  More than 41 MLAs back Champai Soren; in the 80-member assembly, 41 is the majority vote. Senior leader Champai Soren has been a part of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) since the party's founding alongside Hemant Soren's father, Shibu Soren. Champai Soren is currently cabinet minister of transport, and Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes welfare the Hemant Soren government. Hemant Soren became the third Jharkhand Chief Minister to be arrested after his father, Shibu Soren, and Madhu Koda.

  Nitish resigns amidst political crisis, to form new Govt with BJP Nitish Kumar finally resigns amidst major political crisis in Bihar. Nitish set to take oath today itself with BJP support. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha to take oath as Deputy CMs from BJP quota. Manjhi led HAM party have already announced their support to NDA. On Sunday, Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar received a resignation letter from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who announced his resignation. "I met the governor today and submitted my resignation as Bihar's chief minister." Speaking to the media following his meeting with the Governor and formal departure from the Mahagathbandhan, he added, "I have also instructed the Governor to dissolve the government in the state." It has been scheduled that Nitish will now be receiving an official letter of support from parties during a gathering of NDA leaders. This development represents another Nitish coup, this time against the Congress and the R...

  INDIA ally Nitish may resign, may form Govt with BJP "Bihar me fir khela ho gaya" Speculations are overflowing that Bihar Chief Minister and INDIA bloc ally Nitish Kumar might get back to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). India Today cited BJP sources as saying on Thursday that the saffron party has set a condition for the JD(U) chief if he wants to return to the alliance. And that condition is that Nitish Kumar must quit as the chief minister, sources said. Sources say that Nitish Kumar is get back to the NDA and is currently mulling legal options to dissolve the state assembly. BJP may get 2 Deputy CMs post in the new government. Sushil Modi set to return as Deputy CM. RJD is also looking to form Government with Congress, AIMIM and HAM. Sources report that Manjhi has been offered Deputy CM post by RJD for Santosh Kumar Manjhi. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may end alliance with RJD and recommend dissolution of Bihar assembly if RJD leader does not step d...

Karpoori Thakur:  Socialist Icon to get Bharat Ratna posthumously Karpoori Thakur was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Bihar. He was known for his advocacy of social justice and played a significant role in the upliftment of marginalized communities. Thakur, often referred to as the "Champion of the Poor," implemented policies aimed at improving the lives of the underprivileged during his tenure. Karpoori Thakur, a prominent socialist leader, was born on January 24, 1924, in Pitaunjhia village, Bihar, India. He dedicated his life to championing the cause of social justice and equality. **Early Life:** Thakur hailed from a humble background and faced economic hardships in his youth. This upbringing instilled in him a deep empathy for the struggles of the poor and marginalized. **Political Journey:** His political career began in the 1950s when he joined the Socialist Party, and later, he became associated with the Janata Party. Thakur was el...