JMM Leader Manoj Pandey Warns Champai Soren Against Leaving Party
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 19: Amid speculation that former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren may quit the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party, JMM leader Manoj Pandey warned that such a move would be self-sabotage for Soren.
Speaking on Sunday, Pandey said, “Champai Soren is a cautious leader and remains a member of the party. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to comment on any of his remarks. However, if he does make such remarks and leaves the party for another, such as the BJP, it would be self-sabotage for him.”
Pandey added that he “can’t believe that a mature politician like Soren would make such a decision to join the BJP, which is already a sinking ship.” He further noted, “It is his decision to make, and the party will respond accordingly. The impact on the coalition and the party will be a matter for later stages if he leaves. However, Champai Da will suffer immediately, that much is certain.”
Earlier on Sunday, Champai Soren stated that he felt “insulted” during his tenure and mentioned that all options are open for him until the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly polls. He cited various instances where he was not allowed to convene a meeting of the legislative party and was suddenly asked to resign, prompting him “to look for an alternative path.”
In a lengthy post on X, Champai Soren emphasized that he has always engaged in politics with the public’s concerns in mind, from advocating for workers against industrial houses early in his career to supporting the Jharkhand movement. He mentioned, “Recently, after Hal Diwas, I learned that the party leadership had postponed all my programs for the next two days. One was a public event in Dumka, and the other was the distribution of appointment letters to PGT teachers. When I inquired, I was informed that a meeting of the legislative party had been called by the coalition on July 3, and until then, I could not attend any programs as CM.”
“Is there anything more humiliating in a democracy than having a Chief Minister’s programs cancelled by someone else?” he questioned, listing the bitter experiences he faced during his tenure.
Doubts Revealed
JMM -: JMM stands for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, which is a political party in the Indian state of Jharkhand. They work for the rights and development of the people in that region.
Manoj Pandey -: Manoj Pandey is a leader in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party. He is warning another leader about the consequences of leaving the party.
Champai Soren -: Champai Soren is a politician who was once the Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He is thinking about leaving his current party, JMM, because he feels he was not treated well.
Chief Minister -: A Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal of a school but for the whole state.
Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It is known for its forests, wildlife, and mineral resources.
Self-sabotage -: Self-sabotage means doing something that harms yourself. In this case, it means that leaving the party might hurt Champai Soren’s own political career.
Jharkhand Assembly polls -: Jharkhand Assembly polls are elections where people in Jharkhand vote to choose their leaders for the state government.
Sidelined -: Sidelined means being ignored or not given importance. Champai Soren felt he was not given enough attention or respect in his party.