Jharkhand Politics: Government retains confidence motion as JMM led-Congress alliance secures trust vote

The Jharkhand government successfully secured a vote of confidence in the Vidhan Sabha on Monday. The JMM led-Congress alliance, under the leadership of Chief Minister Champai Soren, secured 47 votes in favor while the opposition managed to secure only 29 votes. Three members remained absent during the trust vote. This brings an end to the political unrest that had been ongoing since January 31, when the coalition government’s MLAs were detained in Hyderabad. Former Chief Minister Hemant Soren had resigned amidst corruption allegations, which further intensified the political crisis in the state.

The Jharkhand state politics witnessed a significant change after the last Assembly elections. Let’s delve into the details of how the election results shaped the political landscape and the subsequent by-elections that took place. The confidence motion in the state government throws light on the recent developments.