Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) supremo, has taken oath as Jharkhand’s chief minister (CM) for the fourth time. The JMM leader took oath as the mineral-rich state’s 14th CM after returning to power earlier this month.

On the eve of his oath as Jharkhand's new Chief Minister, Hemant Soren highlighted unity as essential against opposition forces. He criticized the BJP-led NDA for its election shortcomings

Hemant Soren is set to become Jharkhand's chief minister for the fourth time. His coalition triumphed in the recent elections, securing a significant majority. Soren emphasizes unity against division,

Hemant Soren BJP: Hours before taking the oath as the chief minister, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren on Thursday asserted that unity is the biggest weapon of people of the state, who can "neither be divided nor silenced".

However, Soren will be alone in taking oath on Thursday as none of the Cabinet colleagues have been decided yet. Jharkhand ministry can have 11 Cabinet ministers. In the last tenure, six ministers were from the JMM while four were from the Congress. One berth went to the RJD. CPI-ML, which has two MLAs, will support the government from outside.

As Hemant Soren returns as Jharkhand's Chief Minister, BJP leader Pratul Shah Deo emphasizes a need for development and learning from past mistakes. Soren's victory marks a historic moment in Jharkhand,

In the recently-concluded Jharkhand Assembly polls, Hemant Soren retained his Barhait seat by defeating BJP candidate Gamliyel Hembrom by more than 39,790 votes. His JMM-led coalition secured a total of 56 seats in the 81-member Assembly.

Ranchi: Hemant Soren is set to take oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony here on Thursday, which will be attended by several top political leaders, including AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge,

Jharkhand governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Soren. Hemant Soren oath-taking ceremony LIVE: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren will take oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand at the Morabadi Ground on Thursday.

This will be Hemant Soren's fourth stint as chief minister. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Soren at 4 pm.