Jharkhand is presently facing a lot of political turmoil. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been arrested by the ED (Enforcement Directorate), and he has also resigned as CM.
There were rumors that Hemant Soren’s wife would become the new CM if Soren got arrested. But as per the recent development, Champi Soren, who is currently the transport minister, is being proposed as the next CM.
Following Soren’s arrest, several tribal groups called for Jharkhand Bandh on Thursday. Although this will not impact the emergency services in the state.
About Hemant Soren
Hemant Soren is the fifth Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He was born on August 10, 1975, in Ramgarh district, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), to Roopi and Shibu Soren. His father, Shibu Soren, was the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and founder-president of Jharkhand, Mukti Morcha.
Hemant has three siblings: two brothers and a sister. Soren’s youngest brother, Basant Soren, is also an MLA from the Dumka constituency in Jharkhand.
Soren did his schooling at Patna High School, Patna, Bihar. Later, he enrolled in BIT Mesra, Ranchi, in mechanical engineering but dropped out. Subsequently, he began serving as a Legislative Assembly (MLA) member in 2009. Later on, from September 11, 2010, until January 8, 2013, he served as the deputy chief minister of Jharkhand.
Hemant Soren Wife & Children
Hemant Soren got married to Kalpana Soren on February 7, 2006. She belongs to Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. Kalpana does not come from a political background; her father is a businessman, and her mother is a homemaker.
As per some reports, Kalpana runs a school and is also involved in charity work. Kalpana holds a degree in engineering, followed by an MBA. Kalpana and Hemant together have two children named Nikhil and Ansh.
Kalpana Soren FAQs
A. Hemant Soren is married to Kalpana Soren.
A. Kalpana Soren is 48 years old.
A. No, Kalpana Soren is not an MLA.
A. Kalpana Soren has 2 children, named Nikhil and Ansh.