Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren arrived in Zurich on Thursday to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. At the airport, he was welcomed by Indian Ambassador Mridul Kumar. Sharing his experience on social media, CM Soren said he was delighted to meet the ambassador and expressed his eagerness to represent Jharkhand and India at a session focused on inclusive development in harmony with nature. He highlighted Jharkhand’s abundant mineral wealth and the state’s wide-ranging investment opportunities in mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, and green energy.
The annual WEF meeting in Davos aims to position Jharkhand as a prime investment destination. CM Soren will engage with global industry leaders to explore new investment opportunities in the state’s priority sectors. Discussions with multinational companies on potential investment proposals are expected, with a special focus on promoting Jharkhand as the “Infinite Opportunity State.”
HC rejects CM plea to quash MP/MLA case
Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday rejected Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s petition seeking quashing of MP/MLA Case No. 2 of 2024, which stems from allegations that he ignored summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during the investigation into an alleged land scam.
The ED had filed a petition before a lower court accusing Soren of non-compliance with summons issued in the course of the probe. After taking cognisance of the ED’s plea, the lower court initiated judicial proceedings under MP/MLA Case No. 2 of 2024.
Challenging the lower court’s action, Hemant Soren moved the High Court seeking dismissal of the case. During the pendency of the matter, the High Court had granted him exemption from personal appearance before the lower court.
The matter was heard on Tuesday, following which Justice Anil Kumar Choudhary dismissed the Chief Minister’s plea, allowing the proceedings in the lower court to continue.
