New Delhi, April 27: Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren’s sudden support to the UPA government on the cut motions in the Lok Sabha today set off speculation that there may be new power equations in the state and alter his relation with coalition partner BJP.
A shocked BJP said after the vote that it has taken note of Soren’s act in Parliament of “ditching” the coalition partner. Soren, still a member of the Lok Sabha, made a rare appearance to spring a surprise on BJP.
“We have taken note of it,” a senior BJP leader said outside Parliament, indicating that Soren could face trouble.
BJP sources said Soren may have struck a deal with the Congress under which he may move to the Centre and his son Hemant may become Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
–Agencies