BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday took a dig at Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren after JMM leader Champai Soren hinted at forming a new political party and hinted at possible future alliances.
Chouhan accused Hemant Soren of being responsible for the current state of affairs in Jharkhand and stated that he deceived many people, including his own relatives — «aisa koi saga nahi jisko Hemant Soren ne thaga nahi.»
«Now whatever is being done is done by Hemant Soren. He (Champai Soren) expressed his pain. He is one of the founders of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha who worked hand in hand with Shibu Soren...Due to Hemant Soren's behaviour, Sita Soren was in the same condition earlier. 'Aisa koi saga nahi jisko Hemnat Soren ne thaga nahi'...Champai ji has said everything, BJP has nothing to do with this,» Chouhan said.
Champai Soren's decision to form a new political outfit follows a period of what he described as «bitter humiliation» during his tenure as Jharkhand chief minister.
«I had mentioned three options — retirement, organisation, or friend. I will not retire; I will strengthen the party, a new party, and if I meet a good friend on the way, then will move ahead with them,» said Champai Soren, leaving open the possibility of future alliances.
On Sunday, Champai took to social media to voice his grievances, stating that he had been «insulted» during his tenure as Chief Minister and that all options remained open ahead of the forthcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.
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