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A recent turn of events in Jharkhand's political landscape has sparked speculation about potential leadership changes. A significant move was made by a veteran JMM MLA who unexpectedly resigned from the assembly, coinciding with CM Hemant Soren's repeated disregard of ED summons in the Ranchi land scam case.
This development has led the opposition BJP to anticipate Soren's resignation, suggesting that his wife, Kalpana Soren, might step in as the new Chief Minister by contesting from the vacated Gandey seat.
The abrupt resignation of 64-year-old Sarfaraz Ahmad, a three-time MLA, without stating a reason has fueled speculations. The assembly accepted his resignation without seeking an explanation due to his seniority. The vacant Gandey seat has raised BJP's suspicions, hinting at a strategy to pave the way for the CM's wife to enter the political scene.
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BJP's Godda MP Nishikant Dubey expressed on social media that Ahmad's resignation could be a precursor to a significant change in leadership. Meanwhile, JMM officials claimed ignorance about Ahmad's motives for leaving his position.
However, there are complexities in this scenario as Gandey is an unreserved assembly seat, indicating Kalpana's ineligibility to contest from a reserved seat due to her non-tribal background.
Some political figures predict the possibility of the Gandey seat remaining vacant for a newcomer if a government change occurs.
Source: IndiaTV news
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The situation intensified as Hemant Soren faced a 48-hour deadline to respond to ED summons, which he ignored, citing his responsibilities as CM.
This evasion relates to his involvement in the land scam case, which initially led to the arrest of a former Ranchi district collector.
The evolving political landscape in Jharkhand remains under scrutiny, with uncertainties looming over potential changes in leadership and their implications on the state's governance.
