Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi ‘welcomes’ Soren to ‘NDA family’

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren is at the center of speculation about his next steps, and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi extended a warm “welcome” to him into the “NDA family.”

In a heartfelt post on social media, Manjhi referred to Soren as a “tiger” and emphasized that he has always been, and will continue to be, a fierce force. Manjhi’s post read, “Champai da, you were a tiger, you are a tiger and you will remain a tiger. Welcome to the NDA family. Johar Tiger.”

Champai Soren, reflecting on his past tenure as Chief Minister, expressed feeling “insulted” and stated that all options are open for him until the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly polls.

He recounted instances where he was prevented from convening a legislative party meeting and abruptly asked to resign, leading him to explore new directions.

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In a detailed statement, Champai Soren highlighted his commitment to public service, advocating for the rights of marginalized groups throughout his political journey.

“On January 31, after unexpected events, I was appointed as the 12th Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Throughout my tenure, I remained dedicated to serving the state and making decisions in the public’s best interest,” Soren shared.

Champai Soren affirmed his commitment to ethical governance and reflected on the challenges he faced during his time in office.

He detailed instances where his authority was undermined, leading him to question the fairness of the democratic process.