In an unexpected turn of events, a three-time JMM MLA resigns from the Jharkhand assembly, raising eyebrows amid CM Hemant Soren’s continued defiance of ED summons in the Ranchi land scam case.
Sarfaraz Ahmad, 64, tendered his resignation without providing a reason, leading to speculation about a potential political shift. Speaker Rabindranath Mahto accepted the resignation, effective from December 31, further fueling intrigue.
Ahmad’s departure coincides with CM Hemant Soren’s persistent refusal to respond to the seventh ED summons related to the Ranchi land scam. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey suggests on social media that this move paves the way for Hemant Soren’s resignation, with the party anticipating his wife, Kalpana Soren, to assume the chief ministership.
JMM general secretary Vinod Kumar Pandey maintains the party’s lack of awareness regarding Ahmad’s departure, emphasizing that only Ahmad can provide insights into the motive behind his decision.
Political analysts suggest that the Gandey assembly seat’s vacancy, resulting from Ahmad’s resignation, aligns with BJP’s expectations of creating an opening for Kalpana Soren. The unreserved seat supports BJP’s belief that this strategic move aims at facilitating a leadership change.
BJP’s anticipation grows as they view Ahmad’s resignation as a precursor to significant political developments. Meanwhile, the ED deadline for Hemant Soren to respond to the summons has lapsed, intensifying the political climate in Jharkhand.
As the state waits for clarifications from the key players, the political landscape in Jharkhand remains uncertain, leaving citizens and political observers on the edge of their seats.
