Champai Soren Plans to Form New Political Party Amid Growing Tensions in JMM
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Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren recently declared his intention to establish a new political party. This decision comes in response to what he describes as “bitter humiliation” during his tenure as Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader. Champai Soren, a long-time member of the JMM, revealed his plan amid growing tensions within the party, which have left him dissatisfied with its current leadership. He made this announcement during a press conference on Wednesday, where he emphasized that his decision to form a new party was fueled by a series of events that hurt his self-respect.
Soren indicated that he considered three options before making his choice: retiring from politics, forming a new party, or aligning with a new political partner. He chose against retirement, emphasizing that he would rather strengthen a new party and move forward if he found a suitable partner. He firmly stated, “I will not retire; I will strengthen the party, a new party, and if I meet a good friend along the way, then will move ahead with them.”
Growing Discontent Inside JMM
Champai Soren’s decision to break away from the JMM follows what he described as a period of humiliation, particularly when some of his government programs were abruptly canceled by party leaders without his consent. Although he decided to remain silent at the time, Soren admitted that these actions deeply hurt his self-esteem. In a social media post, he explained that this experience led him to seek an alternative path, one that involved either forming a new political party or finding a new alliance.
He also mentioned that during a recent legislative party meeting, he had announced that a new chapter in his life was about to begin, signaling his intention to explore new political opportunities. Soren added that all options remain open for him as he embarks on this journey, leaving the door open for potential alliances.
Future Alliances and Upcoming Elections
Champai Soren has not ruled out the possibility of forming alliances with other political entities. When questioned about the limited time available before the upcoming state elections, he dismissed concerns, stating that organizing a new party within a week would not be an issue for him. “When 30,000–40,000 workers can arrive within a day, then what problem will I have in forming a new [political party]?” Soren commented confidently.
There have also been speculations about Soren possibly joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). On Sunday, he went to Delhi, which fueled rumors about a possible switch to the BJP. However, Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi clarified that no discussions had taken place between Champai Soren and the BJP regarding such a move. Marandi described Soren as a seasoned politician who had played a significant role in the movement for a separate Jharkhand state and emphasized that Soren would decide his political future independently.
Champai Soren’s political journey has been marked by significant challenges, and his decision to form a new party is likely to reshape the political landscape of Jharkhand as the state heads towards elections.
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