Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren joins BJP after exit from JMM

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren on Friday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in presence of senior party leaders in Ranchi.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Jharkhand BJP President Babulal Marandi were present at the event.

"Today I had started a new chapter. Initially, I thought of taking retirement, but later witnessing the enthusiasm of workers and the public, I thought of being actively involved in politics. Later, I also thought of forming a new organization, but due to time constraints and the unique dynamics in Jharkhand, I decided to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after much contemplation," Champai Soren had said while announcing his decision to join the saffron party.



When asked about JMM's statement that he has been exposed, Champai Soren had said, "I don't think it's appropriate to respond. I have struggled a lot, and our history is evident in Jharkhand. But we will join the BJP."

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi welcomed Champai Soren joining the BJP saying that he had chosen the right alternative.

"Champai Soren was the CM of Jharkhand and was doing good work. It is correct that he was made the CM but instead of asking him to resign all his work was cancelled and a new leader was chosen. He was insulted, after which Champai Soren has chosen an alternative. He has done the right thing," Jiten Manjhi had said.

JMM leader Manoj Pandey criticised the BJP saying they are dependent on other parties and have no face of their own.

"It pains but now the situation is clear. He will be joining another party. What impact it will have that time will tell. History has proven that those who have left JMM and joined some other party, have not been given that respect...BJP's existence is dependent on our leaders...They (BJP) have no face of theirs," Manoj Pandey had said.