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Jharkhand Congress bans former minister for three years over anti‑Soren comments
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 12:46 AM
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The Jharkhand unit of the Indian National Congress has expelled a former minister for three years after he made remarks against Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
The Jharkhand branch of the Indian National Congress announced that a former minister has been expelled for a period of three years. The disciplinary action was taken after the party member publicly criticised Chief Minister Hemant Soren, a move the leadership said violated party discipline.
Party officials said the decision was taken by the state’s disciplinary committee to uphold the Congress’s code of conduct and to prevent internal dissent from affecting its electoral strategy.
The expelled minister, whose name was not disclosed in the statement, will be barred from holding any party position or contesting elections under the Congress banner for the duration of the suspension.
The Congress leadership reiterated its commitment to maintaining a united front in Jharkhand and urged all members to respect the party’s internal processes.
Hemant Soren, who heads the state’s ruling coalition, has not commented publicly on the expulsion at this time.
Party officials said the decision was taken by the state’s disciplinary committee to uphold the Congress’s code of conduct and to prevent internal dissent from affecting its electoral strategy.
The expelled minister, whose name was not disclosed in the statement, will be barred from holding any party position or contesting elections under the Congress banner for the duration of the suspension.
The Congress leadership reiterated its commitment to maintaining a united front in Jharkhand and urged all members to respect the party’s internal processes.
Hemant Soren, who heads the state’s ruling coalition, has not commented publicly on the expulsion at this time.