Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the fourth time today. The grand ceremony at Ranchi's Morabadi Ground is expected to serve as a significant platform for showcasing the unity and strength of the INDIA bloc, with a host of prominent leaders attending the event.
Star-Studded Guest List
The swearing-in ceremony will be attended by top political figures from the opposition alliance, INDIA bloc. Confirmed attendees include:
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress President
- Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
- Sharad Pawar, NCP-SP President
- Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister
- Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Convenor
- Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party President
- Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister
- Dipankar Bhattacharya, CPI-ML General Secretary
- Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena-UBT leader
- Mehbooba Mufti, former J&K Chief Minister
- Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister
- D.K. Shivakumar, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister
- Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of Opposition in Bihar
- Manish Sisodia, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister
- Pappu Yadav, Bihar MP
- Sanjay Singh, AAP Rajya Sabha MP
Interestingly, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, a member of the NDA coalition, is also expected to attend, highlighting the bipartisan nature of the event.
Preparation in Full Swing
With an estimated 50,000 attendees, Ranchi?s iconic Morabadi Ground is undergoing extensive decoration and preparation. State Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari has been overseeing the arrangements to ensure smooth execution.
Apart from Hemant Soren, one Congress leader and one RJD leader are expected to take oath as ministers during the ceremony.
Invitation to the Prime Minister
Soren recently visited New Delhi to personally invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the event, further adding to the buzz around the swearing-in.
Tribute to Ancestral Legacy
Ahead of the ceremony, Soren, accompanied by his wife Kalpana Soren, paid homage to his grandfather Sobaran Soren on his martyrdom day. The couple visited Lukaiyatand in Nemra, Ramgarh district, where they garlanded Sobaran Soren?s statue and reflected on the sacrifices of Jharkhand?s people in their fight against exploitation.
?The struggles of Jharkhand's people against exploitation are etched in history, and it is our duty to honor their sacrifices,? Soren said during his address.
A Platform for Opposition Unity
Political analysts view the event as a significant opportunity for the INDIA bloc to project its solidarity and strength ahead of the 2024 general elections. With a gathering of such high-profile leaders, the swearing-in is not just a state event but a national political statement.
The ceremony is set to begin at 3 PM, and all eyes will be on Ranchi as Hemant Soren takes the oath for another term, reaffirming his leadership in the state?s politics.
