Champai Soren is a notable Indian politician, seven-time MLA, and a member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party, who served as the 7th Chief Minister of Jharkhand from 2 February 2024 to 3 July 2024 after the arrest of former Chief Minister Hemant Soren by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on allegations of money laundering.
Date of Birth: 1 November 1956 (age 67 years), Saraikela
Party: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
Constituency: Seraikella
Nickname: “Jharkhand Tiger”
Early Life & Background
Champai Soren was born in the Indian state of Jharkhand. He studied till Grade 10 in a government school before entering politics. In his younger days, he used to work on farms. His early life was influenced by the region’s rich tribal culture and history. Champai Soren’s father Simal Soren was a tribal leader and freedom fighter.
Political Career Timeline
Champai Soren is a prominent member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), a seven-time MLA a political party focused on the rights and development of the tribal communities in Jharkhand.
He was first elected from Seraikella in 1991 and served two-terms in the Bihar Legislative Assembly till 2000.
During the separate Jharkhand state movement, he became a member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Before joining JMM, he served as an independent MLA.
In 2005, Champai Soren debuted into the Jharkhand legislative assembly as an MLA of JMM from Seraikella.
Later, he represented Seraikella assembly constituency in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly continuously for four terms from 2005 to 2024.
Champai Soren became the chief minister of Jharkhand on February 2 following the resignation of Hemant Soren, the incumbent CM of the state who stepped down amid an ED investigation into a land scam.
Champai Soren Assets
Champai Soren owns Rs 25520905.00 worth of assets.
Conclusion
Champai Soren’s dedication to the welfare of the tribal communities and his active role in Jharkhand’s political arena make him a significant figure. His work with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha party highlights his commitment to social justice and regional development.
