New Delhi [India]: Ahead of the upcoming oath-taking ceremony for the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government on December 5, former Congress state chief Rajesh Thakur announced that preparations for the alliance and cabinet expansion are nearing completion.
Key Developments:
- Oath-Taking and Cabinet Formation:
- The cabinet expansion will take place on December 5, with the alliance leadership finalizing decisions.
- Rajesh Thakur confirmed discussions with central leadership, ensuring alignment on major decisions.
- Consensus Within Alliance:
- Congress state president Keshav Mahto Kamlesh assured that there is no resentment among alliance leaders regarding the cabinet expansion, stating that the public will witness announcements soon.
- Coordination Between JMM and Congress:
- Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir emphasized collaborative discussions with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) to finalize cabinet berths.
- Mir highlighted the alliance’s successful mandate in the state elections, with the JMM-led INDIA bloc securing 56 of 81 assembly seats, compared to the BJP-led NDA’s 24 seats.
- Hemant Soren’s Leadership:
- Hemant Soren, who assumed office as Chief Minister on November 28 for a second consecutive term, is set to oversee the cabinet formation as part of the alliance strategy.
Alliance Unity and Mandate:
The JMM-Congress-RJD alliance, part of the INDIA bloc, has demonstrated strong coordination despite initial challenges regarding ticket and seat distribution. The alliance now looks forward to solidifying its governance strategy through the cabinet expansion.
The Jharkhand state government’s renewed mandate, combined with its inclusive approach, aims to address key governance priorities and strengthen alliance unity ahead of upcoming political challenges.