Adverse results will also hit reputation of Shivraj Singh Chouhan & Himanta Sarma. Party erred by going for one-size-fits-all approach strategy, rues a BJP leader.

But in India’s tribal heartland, the campaign began far earlier – on June 28, when chief minister Hemant Soren was released from jail after being imprisoned for five months over corruption charges. The 49-year-old was already buoyed by the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance’s (INDIA) performance in the Lok Sabha polls – the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) won three seats and its ally,

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday expressed gratitude to people of the state for INDIA bloc’s stellar performance in the assembly polls, asserting that it passed the exam of democracy.

Hemant Soren, the 49-year-old chief minister of Jharkhand, has had a career shaped by resilience, legal battles, and political struggles. Known for his advocacy of tribal rights, Soren's journey to the top has been far from smooth,

Hemant Soren, Jharkhand's Chief Minister, has had a tumultuous political career marked by legal challenges and party disputes. Despite these hurdles, he has become a powerful advocate for tribal rights,