May he be blessed with a long life and wonderful health: PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Hemant Soren
New Delhi, Aug 10
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his best wishes to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on his birthday and prayed for his long life and good health.
Taking to social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi wrote, "Best wishes to Jharkhand's Chief Minister, Shri Hemant Soren Ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with a long life and wonderful health."
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also conveyed his greetings to the Jharkhand Chief Minister.
In a message posted on X, Chouhan said, "Heartfelt birthday greetings to the Honorable Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren. I pray to the Almighty for your excellent health and a long life."
Born on this day in 1975 in Nemra village of Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, Hemant Soren is the son of veteran tribal leader and JMM founder Shibu Soren.
Soren's political journey began in parliamentary politics in 2009 when he became a Rajya Sabha member from Jharkhand. He served in the Rajya Sabha from June 24, 2009, to January 4, 2010.
In September 2010, he was appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand and held the position until January 2013. Later that year, he took the oath as Chief Minister, leading the JMM-RJD-Congress coalition government.
In the 2014 Assembly elections, Soren lost from the Dumka constituency but retained his political standing by winning from the Barhait seat, defeating BJP leader Hemlal Murmu. In January 2015, he was appointed Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly.
A major turning point came in 2019 when Soren contested the Assembly elections from both Dumka and Barhait constituencies. After winning both seats, he became Chief Minister for a second term as the JMM-led alliance secured a majority in the state.
In 2022, he successfully won a confidence vote in the Jharkhand Assembly, strengthening his position as Chief Minister.
Soren resigned as Chief Minister on January 31, 2024, ahead of his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged land scam case. He was released on June 28, 2024. Following his release, he returned to office and was sworn in again as Chief Minister in July 2024, marking his return to the state's top political post.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Regardless of political differences, wishing someone on their birthday is a sign of basic decency. Hope CM Soren stays healthy and works well for Jharkhand's development. 🙏
Good to see leaders showing mutual respect. But I hope people also remember the serious allegations against Soren regarding the land scam. Politics should be beyond just birthday wishes.
Hemant Soren has been through a lot politically - from being arrested to returning as CM. This is a mature move by PM Modi to extend wishes despite the political rivalry.
Good governance should be the focus, not just exchanging pleasantries. But birthday wishes are always welcome. Hope CM uses his position to work for the poor and tribals of Jharkhand.
This is how politics should be - respectful. Wishing someone on their birthday doesn't mean you support their policies. Respect for the institution of CM is important too. Happy birthday to CM Soren! 🎂
PM Modi setting a good example of civilized politics. But we should also question - why was there such a long delay in his release and return to power? Politics in India is getting too complicated. Anyway, happy birthday to him.
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