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Rupi Soren, 80, wife of late Shibu Soren dies at Hill View Hospital
Rupi Soren, 80, wife of the late Shibu Soren, died at Hill View Hospital and Research Centre on Wednesday around 8.30 pm. Admitted September 18 with breathing difficulty, she was on ventilator support. Hemant Soren's mother lost her life after receiving the Padma Bhushan for her husband earlier this year. Last rites occur Thursday in Ramgarh district.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's mother Roopi Soren passes away at Hill View Hospital
Roopi Soren, mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Hill View Hospital & Research Centre in Ranchi. Admitted September 18, 2026, she was on ventilator support. Condolences were offered by Babulal Marandi, Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Irfan Ansari. She was married to late Shibu Soren since January 1, 1962.
Bhagwant Mann claims CBI found nothing incriminating during raid on officer's locations
On October 7, 2026, Bhagwant Mann claimed the CBI found nothing incriminating during a Tuesday raid on his officer-on-special duty's locations. The Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the corruption probe after the Enforcement Directorate shared evidence of official involvement. Mann accused the BJP of misusing agencies to harass opposition leaders like Hemant Soren, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, and Manish Sisodia.
Bhagwant Mann accuses BJP of using CBI and ED against political opponents before elections
Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Chief Minister, accused the BJP of using the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) against political opponents before elections. The CBI conducted a six-hour search at Rajbir Singh Ghuman's house in Gharachon village, finding nothing. While Waris Punjab De and Akali Dal Punar Surjeet welcomed the team, Tarun Chug demanded accountability for stolen public money.
BJP's Gajendra Singh Patel alleges corruption and law-and-order issues under Hemant Soren
Gajendra Singh Patel, BJP National General Secretary and Jharkhand in-charge, criticized the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance during a press conference on October 6, 2026. Attended by Aditya Sahu, Babulal Marandi, and Raghubar Das, Patel alleged corruption under Hemant Soren, claiming the government encourages infiltration and ignores student protests regarding JPSC and JSSC irregularities. He asserted that the state faces severe law-and-order issues.
4 states plan to challenge Mines and Minerals Amendment Act in Supreme Court
The Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, expanding central regulatory powers over mineral-bearing lands. The law bars states from new taxes and cancels uncollected past dues, impacting states like Jharkhand and Odisha. While BJP rejects opposition demands, Telangana, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala plan to challenge the law in the Supreme Court.
INDIA bloc and Kapil Sibal plan "Save Democracy" marches against Modi, Shah, Kumar
On September 30, 2026, the INDIA bloc and Kapil Sibal met to plan a nationwide campaign starting October 2, 2026. The plan includes "Save Democracy" marches from October 2 to 8, an October 6 march to the Election Commission, and five rallies. Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi alleged that Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Gyanesh Kumar are undermining democracy.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan labels INDIA bloc's Save Democracy March a dynastic campaign
On September 30, 2026, Shivraj Singh Chouhan of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the Congress, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation. He criticized the INDIA bloc’s fragmented meeting involving Uddhav Thackeray and Hemant Soren, noting the absence of Akhilesh Yadav, M.K. Stalin, and Arvind Kejriwal. He labeled the "Save Democracy March" from October 2 to 8 a dynastic campaign.
Ranchi court frames Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in alleged 8.86-acre land fraud
On September 30, 2026, a special PMLA court in Ranchi framed charges against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren regarding an alleged 8.86-acre land fraud. The Enforcement Directorate registered the money laundering case concerning illegal land acquisition and transfer in the Bargain area. Lawyer Sanjeev Sahay stated the court put the matter for trial, where witnesses will be examined.
Opposition to Impeach Election Chief, Plan Delhi Rally
On Wednesday, September 30, the INDIA alliance will hold a meeting to finalize strategies for nationwide protests and an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The agenda follows today's Congress Working Committee resolution demanding Kumar’s removal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation. Leaders from multiple opposition parties, including Congress, Trinamool Congress, Left parties, and others will attend; however, Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party and Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party will not participate in person but support the impeachment move. The first rally is set for Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan.
Annpurna Devi Critiques Hemant Soren Over Coal Act Opposition
On September 26, 2026, Annpurna Devi, Union Minister of Women and Child Development, launched a critique against the Hemant Soren-led government at a BJP press conference in Ranchi. She accused the state government of opposing the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 to facilitate coal theft and increase personal revenue rather than benefitting the state's exchequer. Devi asserted that the amendment would boost investments, create jobs, and bring transparency by imposing uniform taxes nationwide without state interference. She noted that similar amendments have been welcomed in other states like Odisha and West Bengal. Earlier, Hemant Soren had termed the Act a "black Bill" unjust to Jharkhand.
Marandi Alleges CID Cover-Up, Demands CBI Inquiry into Recruitment Exam Irregularities
On September 13, 2026, Babulal Marandi, Leader of the Opposition in Jharkhand Assembly, alleged a cover-up and protection of influential people during the CID probe into JPSC and JSSC recruitment exam irregularities. He questioned the lack of videography in statement recordings and cited complaints that senior officers are pressuring junior officials to omit details about bribery involving high-profile politicians and officials from recorded statements. Marandi accused former DGP Anurag Gupta and investigating officer Manoj Kaushik of steering the investigation wrongly, destroying evidence, and shielding “big fish.” He demanded a CBI inquiry and preservation of all original evidence to ensure transparency.
