Champai Soren govt in Jharkhand wins trust vote

Ranchi: In a significant development, Champai Soren government in Jharkhand won the trust vote in the assembly on Monday as 47 votes were cast in favour while 29 voted against the government.

The number required for majority as per the current strength of the Assembly and the number of MLAs present in the House, is 40.

During Governor CP Radhakrishnan’s nearly 35-minute address before voting, Congress and JMM MLAs continuously raised slogans in support of Hemant Soren.

Before the commencement of the address, Congress MLA Pradeep Yadav alleged that the people’s elected government in Jharkhand has been deposed at the behest of the Central Government.

Former CM and MLA from Barhait assembly constituency, Hemant Soren was also present in the House during voting.