New Delhi: In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Ranchi on Friday, marking a new chapter in his political journey. Sorens induction into the BJP was attended by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who welcomed him and his supporters into the party fold.Soren, a former close associate of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha founder Shibu Soren, had quit his previous party on Wednesday, paving the way for his entry into the BJP. His decision to join the BJP is seen as a strategic move ahead of the assembly elections, which could potentially impact the political landscape of Jharkhand.Boost to BJP ahead of assembly electionsThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has received a significant boost with the induction of Champai Soren, a prominent leader from Jharkhands tribal regions, where Scheduled Tribes make up approximately 26% of the electorate. Sorens joining is expected to help the BJP expand its influence in this crucial demographic, paving the way for a stronger presence in the state.The joining ceremony in Ranchi was attended by a large number of Sorens supporters, who pledged their allegiance to the BJP, further solidifying the partys position. With Sorens induction, the BJP aims to strengthen its foothold in Jharkhand ahead of the assembly elections, leveraging his wealth of experience and strong support base to reshape the states political dynamics and make a significant impact on the electoral landscape.#WATCH | Ranchi: Former Jharkhand CM and ex-JMM leader Champai Soren joins BJP in the presence of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Jharkhand BJP President Babulal Marandi. pic.twitter.com/iucd87XJmW— ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2024Soren bids emotional farewell to JMMChampai Soren, a former close associate of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder Shibu Soren, tendered his resignation from the party on Wednesday. In a letter addressed to Shibu Soren, the 67-year-old leader expressed his sentiments, saying, I have never ever imagined in my dreams that I would quit JMM, a party which is like a family to me... The turn of events of the past forced me to take this decision with much pain...I am pained to say that the party has deviated from its principle.
