Hemant Soren

Chief Minister of Jharkhand

Hemant Soren, a prominent leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has served two terms as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand: first from 2013 to 2014, and subsequently from 2019 to 2024.

He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate during the second term. Thus, he had to resign from the post for a while but he again became the chief minister on July 6.

He has been a member of the Jharkhand Assembly since 2005 and is the son of the former chief minister and senior party leader, Shibu Soren.

Known for his oratory prowess and effective campaigning, Hemant Soren is a key figure in Jharkhand politics.

By Rashmi | Thursday, January 22, 2026, 11:30:13 AM [IST]

Hemant Soren Biography

Hemant Soren's parents were Roopi and Shibu Soren, who was a former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and the founder-president of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. Hemant was born in Nemara, which was part of Bihar's Ramgarh district (now in Jharkhand) in 1975.

He has two siblings: his sister Durga Soren and his younger brother Basant Soren, who is also an MLA from Jharkhand's Dumka constituency. Among them, Hemant is the third child.

Hemant got involved in politics early and joined the JMM in 1994. He was first elected to the Jharkhand Assembly from the Barhait constituency in 2005. He won again in 2009 and 2014. He briefly served as a Rajya Sabha member from 2009 to 2010. In 2013, supported by the Congress and the RJD, he became Jharkhand's youngest Chief Minister. However, his tenure was short-lived as the BJP came to power in 2014 with Raghubar Das as the new Chief Minister. Hemant then became the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly.

He resigned from the Rajya Sabha and later served as the Deputy Chief Minister in the BJP-led Arjun Munda government. The alliance dissolved after two years, leading to President's rule in the state.

After a five-year wait, Hemant's JMM won the 2019 Jharkhand Assembly elections, and he became the Chief Minister once again.

As Chief Minister, Hemant Soren has focused on promoting tourism in Jharkhand, including developing the Deoghar airport and promoting religious tourism. His tenure has also faced challenges like Maoist insurgency and drought, which he has worked to address.

On a personal level, Hemant Soren is married to Kalpana Soren and has two sons.

Hemant Soren Personal Life

Full Name	Hemant Soren
Date of Birth	10 Aug 1975 (Age 50)
Place of Birth	Ramgarh
Party Name	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
Party Position	President
Education	12th Pass
Profession	Politician and Social Activist
Father's Name	Shibu Soren
Mother's Name	Roopi Soren
Spouse's Name	Kalpna Soren
Spouse's Profession	Income from business and rental income
Children	2 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Aadivasi
Current Constituency	Barhait

Hemant Soren Net Worth

Net Worth

₹21.41 CRORE

ASSETS

₹25.34 CRORE

Liabilities

₹3.93 CRORE

Education Qualification of Hemant Soren

Hemant Soren completed his Intermediate education at Patna High School in Patna, Bihar. Hemant initially enrolled in Mechanical Engineering at BIT Mesra, Ranchi, but later discontinued his studies.

Interesting Facts about Hemant Soren

Hemant Soren wanted to be an engineer but joined politics eventually.
He is an ardent devotee of tribal warrior Birsa Munda.
Hemant Soren is a sports lover and loves cycling often.
He is also fond of playing cricket.
He was implicated by the Enforcement Directorate on February 1, 2024, and faced an arrest in a land scam case. He was released on June 28. Following this, he had to resign from the post of chief minister but then he was released on June 28, 2024.

Political Timeline of Hemant Soren

2024 : On February 1st, Hemant Soren resigned as Chief Minister of Jharkhand before being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on charges related to a land scam. He was released on June 28th. Following this, he resumed his post as the CM of Jharkhand on July 6.
2022 : Hemant Soren won a confidence vote in the Jharkhand Assembly, continuing as Chief Minister of the state.
2019 : Hemant Soren contested the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly elections from Dumka and Barhait constituencies, winning both seats and becoming Chief Minister of the state for the second time as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance secured a majority.
2015 : Soren was appointed Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, serving from 7th January 2015 to 28th December.
2014 : Soren contested and lost the MLA election from the Dumka constituency but returned to the assembly as an MLA from the Barhait seat by defeating Hemlal Murmu of the BJP.
2013 : Hemant Soren assumed office as Chief Minister of Jharkhand in the JMM-RJD-Congress Coalition government.
2010 : Hemant Soren was appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand, holding office from September 2010 to January 2013.
2009 : Hemant Soren made his debut in parliamentary politics as a Rajya Sabha member from Jharkhand, serving in the upper house from 24th June 2009 to 4th January 2010.

Hemant Soren Achievements

In 2019, Soren was honoured with the Champions of Change Award for his significant contributions to the Dumka and Barhait constituencies in Jharkhand. The award was presented by former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on January 20, 2020.

Election Results of Hemant Soren

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2019	Jharkhand Assembly election	MLA	Barhait	Won
2019	Jharkhand Assembly election	MLA	Dumka	Won
2014	Jharkhand Assembly election	MLA	Barhait	Won
2014	Jharkhand Assembly election	MLA	Dumka	Lost
2009	Jharkhand Assembly election	MLA	Dumka	Won
2005	Jharkhand Assembly election	MLA	Dumka	Lost

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Hemant Soren)

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Hemant Soren's date of birth is August 10, 1975.
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Hemant Soren is 48 years old (As of 2023).
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Hemant Soren's wife is Kalpna Soren.
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Hemant Sore has 2 criminal cases.
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Hemant Soren belongs to Aadivasi community.
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Hemant Soren belongs to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha party.
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Hemant Soren is the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
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Hemant Soren is the 5th and current Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

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