Who Is Kalpana Soren, Hemant Soren’s Wife Likely To Become Jharkhand CM

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey claims that in case Hemant Soren is arrested by ED, his wife Kalpana Soren may become the next Jharkhand CM. Who is Kalpana Soren, know all about her..

Published date india.com Updated: January 30, 2024 3:48 PM IST
Kalpana Soren
Kalpana Soren

New Delhi: After the turmoil in Bihar Politics with Nitish Kumar’s resignation and him rejoining NDA, there has been a crisis in Jharkhand too. Hours after officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) reached the residence of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in connection with a money laundering case, the political leader ‘disappeared’. Even though Soren has now ‘appeared’, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey claimed that in case Hemant Soren is arrested by ED in the money laundering case, his wife, Kalpana Soren will become the Chief Minister of Jharkhand in his place. Read further to know who is Kalpana Soren, who is likely to become the CM amid the Jharkhand Political Crisis

Who Is Kalpana Soren?

As mentioned earlier, Kalpana Soren is the wife of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren and according to various reports, she may become the Chief Minister of Jharkhand in case her husband and current CM is arrested by the ED in connection with a money laundering case. 43-year-old Kalpana Soren belongs to Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, which is also the home district of President of India, Droupadi Murmu.

Kalpana Soren Background

Born in Ranchi in the year 1976, Kalpana Soren’s entire family has a deep connection and association with the city; she married Hemant Soren on February 7, 2006 and the couple has two children – Ansh and Nikhil. Kalpana is not into politics and has been involved in multiple businesses; according to various reports, she holds an MBA degree and a Masters degree in engineering.

Kalpana Soren Next Jharkhand CM?

Various media reports are saying that it is highly likely that Kalpana Soren may take the place of her husband Hemant Soren as Jharkhand CM, much like Rabri Devi even when she is not an MLA. Reports claim that Sarfaraz Ahmed, MLA of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) from Gandey Constituency, resigned from the Assembly so that Kalpana Soren may take over as the Chief Minister. An India Today report says that according to insiders, Kalpana Soren will be elected in a by-election.

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