Hemant Soren to Take Oath as Jharkhand CM
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM |
| Date of Oath | 28th November 2024 |
| Political Party | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) |
| Key Role | Governor (now Lieutenant Governor) |
| Constitutional Article | Article 164 |
| Governor's Action | Accepted Hemant Soren's resignation and appointed him as the nominated Chief Minister, asking him to continue until the new government is formed. |
| Oath of Office | Administered by the Governor as per Article 164(3) |
| Role of Chief Minister | Real executive authority rests with the Chief Minister |
| Discretionary Powers | Governor's discretionary powers somewhat reduce the Chief Minister's authority |
| Non-Member Appointment | A person not a member of the state legislature can be appointed as CM for six months, after which they must be elected to the legislature |