Jharkhand Ex-CM Champai Soren Announces Floating New Party Amid Speculation Of Switch To BJP

Ending speculations of joining the BJP, former CM of Jharkhand Champai Soren announced on Wednesday that he will float a new party. He said things will be finalised in seven days but did not reveal the party's name.

Ranchi/Seraikela (Jharkhand):Amid turmoil within the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), former Chief Minister Champai Soren has announced to float a new political party after returning from Delhi and meeting supporters in Hata area on Wednesday.

Soren's announcement has put an end to the ongoing speculations over joining the BJP. He said that the whole picture will be clear within seven days. Several supporters have gathered at his residence in Saraikela since late last night. Soren is set to visit different places and meet supporters there.

He said that since he has support of so many of his followers, floating a separate outfit will not be a difficult task. He, however, has not said anything about the name of his new party.

The announcement comes following reports of Soren being humiliated during his tenure. Taking to his X handle, Soren had said that he was forced to look for an alternative path after undergoing humiliation. He said there were three options before him namely to retire from politics or float a separate outfit or maintain the status quo.

Earlier, it was said that Soren was in touch with some heavyweight BJP leaders. But the political equations had changed at the last moment and his Delhi trip became personal instead of political.

It is being said that some state-level BJP leaders played the spoilsport, stopping Soren's entry into BJP. Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri said that all doors and windows are open for anyone who wishes to join the party by following its policies and principles.

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