Team News Riveting
Ranchi, August 27
Amidst the political development unfolding in Jharkhand, the ruling Congress-Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) had planned to sent its MLAs to neighbouring Chhattisgarh for “safety” but dropped the plan in the afternoon.
Governor Ramesh Bais had reportedly sent his report to the Election Commission of India that had sent its opinion to Raj Bhawan in connection with a compliant related to the office of profit related to Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Hemant Soren is accused of getting the mining lease allotted in his name while being a departmental minister.
Sources said the Commission would not issue a notification based on the report of the Governor. However, Soren had received the hint and had started working on damage control. Though the Raj Bhawan had not issued anu official communication, the possibility of Soren being disqualified as member of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly was not ruled out.
The state would however plunge into a major political crisis if Soren is barred from contesting the election too. It could lead to political uncertainty and the possibility split. Congress with its 16 MLAs was vulnerable to the fear.
Of the 16, three are now in Kolkata after being arrested for carrying huge cash. The JMM has 30 MLAs but the possibility of a split in the party is bleak.
Keeping the point in mind, the JMM-Congress leadership had reportedly decided to shift its MLAs to Chhattisgarh, which is ruled by Congress. The MLAs had reached Chief Minister’s residence with baggage today morning. But the plan was dropped at the last moment.
The MLAs were later taken to Latratu dam in Khunti, about 40 km from Ranchi. Accompanied by the Chief Minister, the lawmakers enjoyed boat riding and had a picnic at the picturesque location. They returned to the state capital late in the evening.
