Hemant Soren takes oath as 13th chief minister of Jharkhand

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren took oath as the chief minister, months after stepped down following his imprisonment in a money laundering case.

Governor CP Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office in Raj Bhawan in Ranchi on the 4th of July. Hemant is the 13th chief minister of Jharkhand.

Soren's father and JMM supremo Shibu Soren, his mother Rupi Soren, wife Kalpana Soren, and senior leaders of the JMM-led alliance were present at the swearing-in ceremony.

Chamapi Soren, who resigned as the chief minister on Wednesday, was also present on the occasion.

Hemant Soren was released from jail on June 28 after the High Court of Jharkhand granted bail to him in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.

He had resigned as the CM shortly before his arrest on January 31 by the Enforcement Directorate.