Hemant Soren

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)

DOB 10 Aug 1975

Age 50 years

profession Politician

Hemant Soren biography

JMM’s executive chief Hemant Soren took oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand July 4, 2024 days after he walked out of jail in a money laundering case. He took over the CM post from Champai Soren, who had been reluctant to let go of the CM’s post, saying that “it would not look good” as the elections in the state were just months away. He had also asserted that he, too, was a “mass leader”, and there might be attempts to destabilise Hemant’s government again as he was only out on bail.

Hemant, a leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has been a member of the Jharkhand Assembly since 2005. He is the son of former chief minister and senior party leader Shibu Soren. He is also known for his oratory skills and is considered to be a good campaigner.

Born in the village of Raipur in Ranchi district of Jharkhand in 1975, Hemant did his schooling from the Government High School in Raipur and then went on to study law at the Ranchi University. After completing his law degree, Soren started practicing law in Ranchi. He soon became involved in politics and joined the JMM in 1994.

Soren was first elected to the Jharkhand Assembly in 2005 from the Barhait constituency. He was re-elected to the Assembly in 2009 and 2014. He went on to become a Rajya Sabha member in 2009-2010, before becoming the state's youngest CM in 2013 with the support of the Congress and the RJD. His first stint as CM was, however, short-lived as the BJP seized power in 2014 and Raghubar Dar took charge of the state.In 2014, Soren was appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly.

He resigned from Rajya Sabha and became deputy CM in BJP-led Arjun Munda's government. The allaince broke up after two years and President's rule was imposed in the state.

After a wait of five years, Hemant-led JMM won the Jharkhand Assembly elections in 2019 and he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the state.

As the CM of the state, Hemant has also taken steps to promote tourism in the state, such as the development of the Deoghar airport and the promotion of the state as a destination for religious tourism. Soren has also faced some challenges during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, such as the Maoist insurgency and the drought in the state. However, he has been able to address these challenges to some extent.

Hemant Soren personal life

Father

Shibu Soren

Mother

Roopi Soren

Spouse

Kalpana Soren

Education

Studied at BIT Meshra, Ranchi in Mechanical Engineering

netWorth

₹10 crores

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HEMANT SOREN NEWS

More than a Chief Minister: Shibu Soren shouldn’t be measured by his ‘political success’

August 05, 2025 3:57 pm

His was not the legacy of flawless governance, but of foundational change. He taught a people not only to dream of justice, but to organise around it

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Mother Teresa replaces Atal in Jharkhand scheme name, BJP calls it 'conversion agenda’

July 27, 2025 6:44 am

The BJP called it an attempt to “promote religious conversion”, claiming it was part of a “larger conspiracy”. The BJP has long been alleging there’s an attempt to convert the state’s tribals to Christianity.

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JMM kicks off new era with Hemant Soren as central president, Shibu Soren named ‘founding patron’

April 16, 2025 6:50 am

"I am preparing a roadmap so that we can take the ideals of the party to greater heights," says Jharkhand CM as he takes over reins of the party from his father, who had been party president since 1987.

Gautam Adani met Hemant Soren at the Jharkhand CM's residence (Photo - X/Hemant Soren)

Gautam Adani at Hemant Soren’s home: Jharkhand drama peaks over a guest appearance

April 01, 2025 11:54 am

BJP questions agenda of closed-door meeting at CM residence at a time when INDIA parties targeting Adani Group, JMM and Congress say “natural for businessmen to meet CM, meeting need not be hyped”

Assistance under Maiya Samman scheme starts reaching beneficiaries' accounts: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

March 08, 2025 6:32 pm

The state government provides Rs 2,500 per month to more than 50 lakh women beneficiaries under the scheme.

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Soren seeks investment: Jharkhand, Bengal alike

February 06, 2025 4:48 am

Highlighting the potential for collaboration, he said that both states could benefit from working together, particularly in the context of driving economic growth and attracting investments.

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Jharkhand govt reinstates IAS officer released on bail, BJP slams Congress

January 24, 2025 2:32 am

The ED arrested Singhal in May 2022 in a case relating to irregularities in MNREGA, after which she was suspended. The suspension of Singhal, who was in jail for over two years, was revoked after she secured bail.

CM Soren pays tributes to Kharsawan tribal martyrs: What was the massacre likened to 'Jallianwala Bagh'

January 02, 2025 5:27 pm

On January 1, 1948, police opened fire at tribal protesters, demanding a separate Adivasi state, at Kharsawan, killing hundreds, or by some accounts, thousands of them

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JMM's Rabindra Nath Mahato elected unopposed as Jharkhand assembly Speaker

December 10, 2024 12:48 pm

Chief Minister Hemant Soren proposed Rabindra Nath Mahato's name for the post and the proposal was seconded by JMM MLA Mathura Prasad Mahato

Hemant Soren’s Cabinet is full, 11 take oath as ministers, few surprises

December 06, 2024 2:10 am

Retains 5 names from previous ministry, the share of INDIA parties remains almost the same.

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Hemant Soren, wife Kalpana meet PM Modi, INDIA bloc leaders after Jharkhand poll victory

November 26, 2024 10:14 pm

He invited both his INDIA bloc friends and Prime Minister Modi to his oath taking ceremony on November 28.

Trip out of Ranchi, boat ride: CM Soren's day out amid disqualification suspense

August 27, 2022 8:04 pm

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Hemant Soren back as Jharkhand Chief Minister

December 31, 2019 8:41 am

JMM leader Hemant Soren took oath as the chief minister of Jharkhand for a second time at a grand ceremony attended by opposition leaders, in a show of unity. The 44-year-old tribal leader was sworn in as the 11th chief minister of the state by Governor Droupadi Murmu.