Hemant Soren
Profession: Politician
Brother of Hemant Soren
Durga Soren
Basant Soren
Father of Hemant Soren
Shibu Soren
Mother of Hemant Soren
Roopi Soren
Sister of Hemant Soren
Anjali Soren
Wife/Spouse of Hemant Soren
Kalpana Soren
Controversy of Hemant Soren
In 2017, Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das had invited Hemant to the "Jharkhand Global Investor Summit (GIS)." However, Hemant declined the invitation saying- "The summit is a "Maha Chintan Shivir of land grabbers and it is being organised to loot the land of Adivasis, Moolvasis and the farmers of the state."
Information about Hemant Soren
He is very tech-savvy, and he loves to explore different types of electronic gadgets. He also loves handheld gadgets such as the iPad.
His father, Shibu Soren had served as a Union Cabinet Minister and was a 3-time Jharkhand Chief Minister.
In 2009, he was pushed into the senior JMM leadership, after the sudden death of his elder brother, Durga, due to brain haemorrhage. Earlier, Durga was supposed to be Shibu Soren's political successor, however, Durga's death brought Hemant into the limelight.
On 23 December 2019, when the Jharkhand Assembly Election results were announced, the Mahgathbandhan led by Soren crossed the majority and the JMM emerged as the single largest party. Reportedly, Hemant Soren was set to be the 7th Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
Soren is an ardent follower of the 19th-century tribal freedom fighter and leader 'Birsa Munda.' He takes inspiration from Munda for courage and valour.
On 13 July 2013, he became Jharkhand's fifth and youngest Chief Minister at the age of 38.
Hemant Soren is the president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). He was the 5th Chief Minister of Jharkhand, and he is the son of the veteran politician, Shibu Soren.
