New Delhi [India], June 29: Jharkhand Congress president Rajesh Thakur emphasized the importance of Hemant Soren, former Jharkhand chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader, within the INDIA bloc. Thakur accused the central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, of misusing central agencies to target Soren. He reiterated their resolve to combat these alleged injustices and focus on employment opportunities and benefits for the marginalized. Soren, recently released from Birsa Munda Jail after securing bail, faces charges related to an alleged land scam and money laundering.
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- Hemant Soren is deemed a crucial member of the INDIA bloc by Jharkhand Congress president Rajesh Thakur.
- Thakur accused the central government of conspiring against Soren and controlling central agencies for political gains.
- Soren was recently released on bail after being jailed on charges of involvement in an alleged land scam and money laundering.
- The court highlighted the harassment faced by Soren through the filing of multiple cases against him.
- The INDIA bloc plans to fight against the central government’s control over these agencies and strategize for employment opportunities and benefits for the marginalized.
- JMM leaders gathered outside Birsa Munda Jail to welcome Soren, reflecting his significant support.
- Soren was accused of generating substantial proceeds through forged official records involving fake sellers and buyers of land.
- A Special PMLA court extended Soren’s judicial custody on March 22.
- The ED claimed to recover Rs 36 lakh in cash and documents, alleging Soren’s fraudulent acquisition of 8.5 acres of land.
- Soren had resigned as Chief Minister following his arrest, and his petition to attend the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly’s budget session was dismissed.
