The ED alleges Soren illegally acquired 8.86 acres in Ranchi via forged deeds, with over 25 arrests since 2023. Soren, arrested January 2024 and released June, calls it BJP vendetta.
Soren’s recent Delhi visit sparked JMM-BJP alliance rumors, potentially splitting Congress and forming NDA government (JMM 34 + BJP allies 24 = 58 seats). JMM and Congress deny, affirming INDIA bloc stability amid Bihar tensions.
As analyst, this reeks of strategic maneuvering: Soren leverages ED pressure for leverage, while BJP eyes Jharkhand gains post-Bihar. If alliance forms, it exposes opposition fragility; otherwise, sustained probes could erode Soren’s grip.