J'khand: Soren seeks CM's post in lieu of support

Ranchi, Dec 23: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, which was ahead 19 seats, said that it would support the political combine that would prop its head Shibu Soren as chief minister.

Jharkhand was on Wednesday, Dec 23, headed towards a hung assembly with indications that no political group or combine was likely to get a majority in the house.

JMM general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya said, "We will support only those who will favour Shibu Soren as the new chief minister."

The JMM was emerging as a strong player in the government formation in the state, which has been under the president's rule for almost a year now.

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