Can Hemant Soren Make His Wife Kalpana CM Of Jharkhand? Check What Laws Say

A delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to meet with Jharkhand Governor C P Radhakrishnan to express their concerns as the party's state unit chief, Babulal Marandi, alleged that Chief Minister Hemant Soren, facing corruption cases, could make his wife his successor. During a press conference, Marandi said that the BJP intends to seek suggestions from legal experts and the attorney general, news agency PTI reported.

The recent resignation of JMM lawmaker Sarfraz Ahmed, according to the Jharkhand BJP, signals Soren's intention to field his wife in the ensuing election and potentially appoint her as chief minister, especially if he faces legal consequences in the alleged scam.

Addressing the media, Marandi spoke about the possibility of Kalpana Soren taking over as the Chief Minister, stating, "Making Kalpana Soren the CM and conducting elections in Gandey within less than a year after the government formation is constitutionally impossible." Drawing parallels, Marandi cited the decision of the Maharashtra High Court in the Kotla Vidhan Sabha seat case as an example.