Jharkhand CM Soren calls on PM Modi in Delhi

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has met with the Prime Minister of India for the first time after he sworn-in to the power. He said the two leaders discussed the state-specific issues at the meeting held at Modi's residence.

New Delhi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital at his residence and discussed the state-related issues.

According to a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader, the first meeting between Soren with Modi was a courtesy call after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the state on December 29.

He said the two leaders discussed the state-specific issues at the meeting held at Modi's residence here.

Jharkhand CM demanded PM Modi to appoint more IAS officer in the state so that the state can be fruitful for the economy.

Soren told reporters here that he will return to Jharkhand this afternoon, he wished his father Sibu Soren and JMM Chief Babulal Marandi on their birthday today.

Jharkhand CM meets with PM

Reacting on Marandi's BJP joining topic, the Jharkhand CM said that he will not comment anything on it and assured that they are safe for the next five years.

When asked about corruption charges on former Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das, he said that investigation is going on.

The JMM-Congress-RJD combine in the mineral-rich state stormed to power as it won 47 out of 81 seats in the recently held assembly elections. The ruling BJP was reduced to 24 seats in the state.