Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:00pm on 01 Feb 2024,Thursday Politics
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, is held in Hotwar Jail after a one-day judicial custody decision. The court reserves judgment on the ED's 10-day remand request. Soren challenges the action in the Supreme Court, nominating Champai Soren as his successor. JMM claims 43 MLAs support Champai Soren, considering a move to Hyderabad. Hemant Soren, filing an FIR against ED, alleges harassment. Amidst political reactions, tribal outfits call for a Jharkhand bandh. Supreme Court to hear Hemant Soren's plea on Friday, questioning the "unseemly haste" of his arrest.
