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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Executive President Hemant Soren has swiftly commenced preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections after being released on bail by the Jharkhand High Court.

 

Soren sounded the election bugle from JMM’s stronghold in Santhal Pargana on Sunday, declaring a "rebellion to drive out feudal forces from across the country."

 

Addressing the public on the occasion of ‘Hul Diwas’ – a day commemorating the 1855 Santhal (Hul) rebellion – Soren stated, "I was implicated in false cases... The Centre unleashes its probe agencies to harass those who raise their voice against it. It has only been two days since my release, and already the BJP is jittery. Top party leaders are frequenting Jharkhand and conspiring against me again."

 

Speaking further, he said, "I am addressing you on 'Hul Diwas' after stepping out of my home for the first time since my release. This day serves as an inspiration for all of us. Just as the Santhal rebellion fought against the British, we now declare a 'Hul rebellion' to eliminate feudal forces, not only from Jharkhand but across the nation."

 

Soren promised that in the next government, he would implement policies ensuring that the people of Jharkhand have the first right to the state's natural resources.

 

"The JMM-led alliance government came into power in the state, but the BJP continuously created obstacles, conspiring against it at every step," he added.

 

The former Chief Minister was released on June 28 from Birsa Munda Jail after being granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in a money laundering case.

 

Notably, Soren has called a meeting of INDIA block leaders on Wednesday to formulate a poll strategy for the upcoming assembly elections.

 

He has already asked his party cadres to be prepared for early elections, and the INDIA block leaders are also gearing up for the polls.

 

Assembly elections are due in Jharkhand at the end of this year, with the Election Commission likely to conduct the polls in October.