Soren in a statement to news agency PTI said, “After I was put under surveillance by Jharkhand govt in Delhi, Kolkata, my resolve to join BJP strengthened.”
Upon his addition to the BJP, he said, “BJP can save tribals” identity, check infiltration in Jharkhand”s Santhal Pargana.”
“I am joining the BJP after a lot of deliberation.From there, I will work to protect the existence of tribals. Their population is declining, and I will raise my voice on this issue. After joining the BJP, I will take on all the responsibilities assigned to me, ” Speaking to news agency ANI ahead of his formal induction, the former JMM stalwart stated.
Before disclosing his decision to join the BJP, Champai Soren, in a resignation letter to party leader Shibu Soren expressed deep sorrow over the state of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), stating that the party had deviated from the ideals that he and other workers had fought for under Soren’s leadership.
Soren, popularly known as “Kolhan Tiger”, resigned from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on last week, stating that the state government’s “current style of functioning and policies” as the reasons for his departure from the party he had long served.
The Saraikella MLA became the chief minister of Jharkhand on February 2, following Hemant Soren’s resignation and subsequent arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.
He resigned from the post on July 3, and Hemant Soren was sworn in as chief minister again on July 4, following his release on bail.