Archive · 25 Jan 2026
BJP questions Jharkhand CM's London trip
The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, is on a trip to London and Switzerland.
He went to Davos, Switzerland, and is now in London.
The BJP leader, Babulal Marandi, says the trip is just for fun and shopping, and that the Chief Minister won't be in Jharkhand for Republic Day.
But the Congress party says the trip is to bring more jobs and money to Jharkhand.
The BJP wants the government to show details of the trip.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren is on an official trip to Davos and London from January 18 to 26.
BJP leader Babulal Marandi alleges the trip is an outing and shopping spree.
Marandi claims Soren will miss the Republic Day flag hoisting in Dumka.
Congress accuses Marandi of misleading the public and states the trip is for attracting investment.
BJP demands detailed accounts of the trip to be made public.
- Who
- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and BJP leader Babulal Marandi
- What
- Controversy over the purpose of the Chief Minister's trip to London
- When
- January 25, 2024
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Why
- BJP alleges the trip is an outing, while the government states it is for attracting investment
- Chief Minister
- Hemant Soren
- Opposition Leader
- Babulal Marandi
- Trip Duration
- January 18 to 26
- Trip Purpose
- Attract global investment
- Delegation Size
- 11 members
- Event Attended
- Davos in Switzerland
- Current Location
- London
- Accusation by BJP
- Trip is an outing and shopping spree