Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren to Join BJP: A New Chapter for Tribal Development

Political Shift

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren will join the BJP on August 30, marking a major political transition

Reason for Joining

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Options Considered

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Role in BJP

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Allegations of Surveillance

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Investigation Call

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