As Jharkhand gears up for its assembly elections slated for later this year, the political scene is heating up with a series of strategic meetings. Chief Minister Hemant Soren's recent visit to New Delhi, where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, July 15, has particularly drawn attention. Pictures of their meeting were shared on the official social media handles of both the PMO and CM Soren, with Soren describing it as a "courtesy meeting" on his X account.
This meeting marks Soren's first interaction with the Prime Minister since taking office on July 4. The political significance of this meeting cannot be understated, especially as it follows Soren's consultations with key leaders of the India Block, including Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi and Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, on July 13.
BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdev criticized Soren's frequent trips to Delhi, pointing out the Chief Minister's earlier claims of steering Jharkhand's politics independently. Shahdev suggested that Soren's visit might also be linked to the petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate in the Supreme Court challenging his bail, implying that the CM was seeking counsel on this matter.
As the election draws closer, the political maneuvers of Jharkhand's leaders are intensifying. CM Hemant Soren's meetings with high-profile figures in Delhi signal a strategic approach to fortifying his position, while opposition voices continue to scrutinize these actions. The coming months will undoubtedly see more political activity as parties finalize their strategies for the upcoming elections.
