Hemant Soren sworn in as Jharkhand's 14th Chief Minister for a fourth term
On 28 November 2024 at Morabadi Ground, Ranchi, JMM leader Hemant Soren was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar — his fourth term as CM.
Summary
On 28 November 2024 at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren took oath as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered the oath of office and secrecy. It is Soren's fourth term as Chief Minister and his second in succession. He took oath alone, without other ministers, and several INDIA bloc leaders attended the ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on taking oath.
Key facts
- Date/venue
- 28 Nov 2024, Morabadi Ground, Ranchi
- Office
- 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand
- Oath by
- Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar
- Term
- Fourth term; second consecutive
- Party
- Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
On 28 November 2024, Hemant Soren was sworn in as which Chief Minister of Jharkhand (by number)?
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Correct answer: C — 14th
DD News, The Hindu and The Indian Express: Hemant Soren was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand at Morabadi Ground, Ranchi, on 28 November 2024.
Who administered the oath of office to Hemant Soren as Chief Minister of Jharkhand on 28 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar
DD News and The Hindu: Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Hemant Soren.
Consider the following statements about Hemant Soren's swearing-in on 28 November 2024: 1. The ceremony was held at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi. 2. It marked his fourth term as Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The Hindu and The Indian Express: Soren took oath at Morabadi Ground, Ranchi, for his fourth term as Chief Minister. Both are correct.