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Updated December 30th, 2019 at 21:33 IST

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren asks for books instead of bouquets, well wishers oblige

Hemant Soren who was sworn in as the eleventh Chief Minister of Jharkhand on Sunday had asked his well-wishers to send him books instead of bouquets of flowers

Reported by: Tanima Ray
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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) working president and the 11th Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren has been praised by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia as he asked for books instead of bouquets following his swearing-in. Soren has been elected as the Chief Minister recently took oath as the 11th chief minister of Jharkhand on December 29. While well-wishers poured in to send him wishes through flowers, the CM posted a photograph of himself with books that he received as per his request. 

Read: RJD's Manoj Jha Congratulates Hemant Soren On Taking Oath As 11th CM Of Jharkhand

Sisodia lauds Soren for his initiative

Soren's gesture has been lauded all across social media. His image with the books on Sunday was liked and shared by thousands on Twitter, and among those who were impressed was Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. 

The CM posted a photograph of the books he had received and said that he wished no poor child in Jharkhand will be bereft of books.

To this, Sisodia wrote that all the CMs should make education a priority and learn from Soren. The country will progress with education, he said. He talked about the initiatives in Delhi for education that have done wonders. 

Read: BJP Leader Samrat Choudhary Reacts To Hemant Soren Swearing-in As Jharkhand CM

Soren sworn in as 11th CM of Jharkhand

Amid a massive show of support from the opposition leaders, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's (JMM) leader Hemant Soren has sworn-in as the 11th Chief Minister of Jharkhand. The final poll results saw the JMM win 30 seats, Congress 16 seats, RJD 1 seat, and Babulal Marandi's JVM 3 seats, giving a grand total of 50 seats to the alliance. The BJP won only 25 seats, failing to touch the halfway mark in the 81-seat Assembly. Hemant Soren who had contested from both Dumka and Barhait, like 2014, won both seats. Polling was held in 5 phases on November 30, December 7, 12, 16, 20 and results were declared on December 23.

Read: Congress Leader Kaukab Qadri Congratulates Hemant Soren On Swearing-in As Jharkhand CM

Read: In First Act After Becoming Jharkhand CM, Hemant Soren Pays Tribute To Freedom Fighters


 

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Published December 30th, 2019 at 21:33 IST

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