Jharkhand set for crucial floor test today, ruling coalition MLAs back in Ranchi
Jharkhand is set to witness a pivotal trust vote today, February 5. The newly sworn-in Chief Minister Champai Soren will lead his government in seeking a vote of confidence in the state assembly.
This comes after the arrest of former Chief Minister Hemant Soren by the Enforcement Directorate on charges related to a money laundering case. Despite his arrest, a special PMLA court granted Hemant Soren permission to attend the trust vote, recognising his right as a member of the assembly.
Here's all you need to know going into the Jharkhand floor test:
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Champai Soren assumed the role of Chief Minister following the arrest of Hemant Soren, who was implicated in a money laundering case linked to a land fraud case.
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The trust vote is essential for the Champai Soren-led government to demonstrate that it commands the majority support of the state legislators.
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The ruling coalition comprises the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), with a total of 47 MLAs in the 81-member assembly. They also have the external support of one CPI(ML)(L) legislator.
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The opposition includes the BJP with 25 MLAs, All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) party with three MLAs, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and CPI(ML)(L) with one member each, and three Independents.
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Ahead of the trust vote, 37 MLAs from the ruling coalition returned from Hyderabad, where they were reportedly safeguarded against poaching attempts by the opposit
