The story so far: The political crisis in Jharkhand intensified further on Tuesday, August 30, as the ruling United Progressive Alliance shifted as many as 31 MLAs to the Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh to avoid any attempt by the Opposition BJP to poach its legislators in the State.
Uncertainty looms large in the State as Jharkhand Mukti Morcha head and Chief Minister Hemant Soren faces the possibility of disqualification as an MLA for alleged violation of electoral laws, which could decide the fate of his ruling government. The Governor of the State is yet to reveal his decision on the disqualification.
While Mr. Soren has said that “nothing untoward” is going to happen and his coalition is ready to face any situation, he has been making attempts to keep his flock together, from holding marathon meetings to ferrying 39 UPA MLAs on a boat ride to a guest house in Khunti district on August 27 to come back to Ranchi later that day.
