Amid BJP Switchover Buzz, Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren Hints At Floating New Political Party

"It is a new chapter of my life. I won’t quit politics as I have received lots of love and support from my followers. The chapter has closed, I may form a new outfit,” stated Soren, as per reporters.

During a visit to his ancestral village in Jhilingora in Seraikela-Kharsawan district, the former Jharkhand CM told reporters - "I will not retire from politics. In the new chapter that I have started, I'll strengthen the new organisation and if I find a good friend in the way, I'll move ahead with that friendship to serve the people and state... Everything will become clear in a week..."

Soren's statement comes amid buzz that he would join the Bharatiya Janta Party after exiting the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. Amid the rumours of Soren joining BJP, the former CM took to social media platform X and dismissed the rumours, adding that he was mulling over three options - to retire, start a new party, or join another party.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Soren hinted towards floating a new political party.

Champai Soren took over as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand earlier this year after the arrest of former CM Hemant Soren by the Enforcement Directorate.

Soren held the position from February 2 to July 3. After Hemant Soren was granted bail and released from jail, Champai Soren resigned as the Chief Minister.