If Not Hemant, Soren For Sure: In Jharkhand, Chief Minister's Chair To Stay With Family
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The Sorens are not very different from other regional-party families, with competing power centres that may see an opportunity in crisis
There aren't many certainties when the chief minister's fate as MLA is uncertain. But Jharkhand's political buzz says an alternative to Hemant Soren, if needed, will certainly be another Soren. And that puts the entire family in focus.
A replacement will be needed if Hemant Soren is debarred from contesting for up to five years — besides being disqualified as MLA — which is the toughest punishment he may get for doing business with the government while being in office. The Election Commission has held hearings after BJP's complaint over a mining contract, and submitted its opinion to the Governor. Announcement of a verdict is expected any day now.
Family's journey so far
The Sorens are not very different from other regional parties dominated by families, with competing power centres that may see an opportunity in crisis.
