Jharkhand Assembly Gears Up for Silver Jubilee; Raj Sinha to Receive Best Legislator Award, Somesh Soren Takes Oath

Ranchi, Jharkhand: Newly elected Ghatsila Assembly bypoll winner Somesh Chandra Soren took the oath of office and secrecy on Friday in the chamber of Assembly Speaker Ravindranath Mahto. Following the swearing-in, his supporters and party workers welcomed him warmly in the Assembly premises.

Silver Jubilee Celebrations in Full Swing

The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly is preparing to celebrate its 25th Foundation Day on 22 November 2025. The grand event will include a felicitation ceremony honoring police officers and soldiers martyred in border duties and anti-Naxal operations.

A cultural evening will begin at 6 PM, featuring renowned singer Roop Kumar Rathore, who will perform soulful songs. Humorists Dinesh Bawra and Ravindra Jani will entertain the audience, while local artists such as Pramand Nanda and Mrinalini Akhori will showcase traditional folk songs and dances, highlighting Jharkhand’s rich cultural heritage.

Awards and Honors

BJP legislator Raj Sinha will be conferred the Best Legislator Award. In addition, individuals contributing significantly in sports and social service will also be recognized for their achievements.

Somesh Soren’s Victory and Oath Ceremony

The oath-taking ceremony witnessed the presence of JMM senior leader and MLA Stephen Marandi, emphasizing party unity and organizational strength. Several public representatives, officials, and party workers extended their congratulations to Somesh Soren.

Somesh Chandra Soren secured a landslide victory in the bypoll held after the demise of former minister Ramdas Soren. He defeated Babulal Soren, son of ex-CM Champai Soren, by a margin of over 38,000 votes, surpassing his father’s 2024 record when Ramdas Soren had won by over 22,000 votes. While votes for the JMM candidate and JLKLM’s Ramdas Murmu increased compared to the 2024 elections, the BJP candidate Babulal Soren saw a decline in support. This defeat is considered a significant setback for Babulal Soren and his political influence.