JMM working president Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand chief minister (Express Photo: Partha Paul) JMM working president Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand chief minister (Express Photo: Partha Paul)In its first cabinet decision, the Hemant Soren government Sunday dropped all cases registered against people during the Pathalgadi movement in 2017-2018, as well as against people booked in the protests after the Raghubar Das government attempted to tweak Chotanagpur and Santhal Paragna tenancy Acts. The decisions came shortly after JMM working president Hemant Soren took oath as the eleventh chief minister of Jharkhand in the presence of opposition leaders. Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren with his father Shibu Soren (PTI Photo) Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren with his father Shibu Soren (PTI Photo)Anagwadi workers were beaten up by the police during the protest, due to which they developed a resentment against the BJP. The cabinet decision to clear all old dues of para teachers and Anganwadi workers is seen as much-needed relief by these workers. The cabinet also discussed a logo for the state of Jharkhand, which would reflect its “traditions, history and golden future.”For all the latest India News, download Indian Express App

Source: Indian Express December 29, 2019 14:04 UTC