In Jharkhand’s Ghatshila assembly by-election, JMM’s Somesh Chandra Soren has defeated BJP’s Babulal Soren by a huge margin of 38,524 votes. While this election is a big victory for JMM, this result is a personal shock for senior party leader and former Chief Minister Champai Soren.

The BJP candidate on this seat was Babulal Soren, son of Champai Soren. After his son’s defeat, JMM leader Champai Soren has issued a detailed statement reiterating his ideology and his resolve to continue the fight.

Our fight in Jharkhand is against the changing demography and conversion due to infiltrators, and to save the language, culture, tradition and existence of the tribal society.

I know that this path is quite complicated, and there will be many obstacles, but we will not give up. Ghatshila assembly constituency…

— Champai Soren (@ChampaiSoren) November 14, 2025

What did Champai Soren say?

Champai Soren made it clear in his statement that his fight is bigger than electoral victory or defeat.

He said, “Our fight in Jharkhand is against the changing demography and conversion due to infiltrators, and to save the language, culture, tradition and existence of the tribal society.”

Accepting the defeat, he said, “I know that this path is very complicated, and there will be many obstacles in it, but we will not bow down. Thank you to all the supporters of Ghatshila assembly constituency. This time, perhaps we have not been successful in explaining our views to the public, that is why…”

‘Tribalism should survive’

Calling victory and defeat a part of politics, Champai Soren said, “I clearly believe that elections will come and go, there will be defeat and victory, but our society should survive, our existence should survive, tribalism should survive, otherwise everything will end.”

He said in a warning tone, “The day we cannot protect the lands of the tribal community and the sons of the land, who have become minority in many districts including Pakur and Sahibganj, and the dignity of the daughters-in-law and daughters living there, that day we will be defeated.”

Reiterating his resolve, the JMM leader said that his struggle to protect the land and religious culture of the tribals and indigenous people of Jharkhand will continue and whenever there is atrocities on the tribals, they will continue to protest.

What did JMM say?

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s statement has also come out on this victory. Hemant Soren’s wife and MLA Kalpana Soren said about the victory that the aware and respected people of Ghatshila have once again written a golden chapter on the pages of history.

He further said, “Dear brothers and sisters of Ghatshila, many thanks, heartfelt gratitude and praise for the immense love, blessings and trust that you have showered on Somesh Soren.”

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and BJP leader Champai Soren has been arrested on the morning of Sunday (24 August). He himself has posted this information on the social media forum X.

He alleged that this step has been taken to prevent them from raising the voice of tribal and indigenous farmers of Nagadi. Champai Soren was going to attend the program organized to save the land of farmers there today.

Champai Soren accused

Soren wrote on social media, “The Jharkhand government has arrested me from this morning to stop the voice of the tribal/native farmers of Nagdi.” He said that this action is part of the oppressive policy of the government.

The Jharkhand government has arrested me from this morning to stop the voice of the tribal/ native farmers of Nagadi.

– Champai Soren (@champaisoren) August 24, 2025

BJP also attacked

The BJP unit of the state has also surrounded the government. The party posted, “This thugsman government imposed a ban on participating in the program organized to protect the agricultural land of tribals and indigenous people of Jharkhand. It is a straightforward dictatorship and reflects the oppressive mentality.”

Even after going to participate in the program organized to protect the agricultural land of tribals and indigenous people of Jharkhand @Champaisoren Arresting the house from morning itself is a straightforward dictatorship and reflects the oppressive mentality of the state government. pic.twitter.com/xfnw7oscjl

– BJP Jharkhand (@BJP4jharkhand) August 24, 2025

Dispute on farmers’ land

Soren announced on Saturday (August 23) that he would go to Nagdi on August 24 and fight to save the fertile land of farmers. He had said that there is no opposition to the hospital, but a smart city or other barren land may be used for RIMS-2.

He alleged that the pattern of the government is clear-efforts are being made to suppress those who raise the voice of the tribal society through fake cases or encounters.

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and BJP leader Champai Soren linked Surya Hansda’s death in Godda with serious questions CBI Has demanded an inquiry. He said that this incident is not just a death, but an indication of an attempt to suppress the tribal voice. Champai alleges that those who speak against the mining mafia and special people are being silenced through the government machinery.

Champai Soren’s allegations and questions

Former Chief Minister social media platform X But raised many questions. He said that Surya Hansda’s wife had expressed the possibility of death soon after his arrest in Deoghar, which proved to be true by reaching Godda.

Champai asked, ,How did a sick person firing bullets at the police? After traveling without any attack from Deoghar to Godda, how did he suddenly become an attacker? Why was not waiting till morning instead of taking it to the forest at midnight? Why were the bullets shot on the chest instead of the feet?,

Self has been contested four times. Surya Hansda’s wife came to God to reach Godda soon after the arrest in Deoghar. For some time, efforts are being made to crush every voice raised against some special people in Santhal Pargana.

Self in Godda…

– Champai Soren (@champaisoren) August 13, 2025

Judicial process and discrimination allegations

Champai Soren said that punishment of any accused is the court’s job, but when the police start appearing in the conspiracy, the foundation of justice becomes weak.

He alleged that if the criminal in Bokaro is from a particular community, then the ministers of the government not only provide help to their families from the big leaders, but also arrange for jobs. At the same time, those who raise their voice in favor of the tribals are killed or intimidated. This trend is becoming dangerous normal in the politics of Jharkhand.

Of this case CBI There should be investigation- Champai Soren

The former Chief Minister clearly said that the matter CBI Investigation should be done, so that the truth comes out and the victim’s family can get justice. He warned that if there is no fair investigation in such cases, then there will be mistrust towards the government and the police in the tribal society.

According to him, it is not just a case of death of one person, but a question of safety and rights of tribals in the entire state.