<p>The Jharkhand Governor has decided to cancel the Assembly membership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren on which the Election Commission (EC) is expected to issue a notification soon, sources said on Friday.</p>.<p>The development has given rise to speculation that Soren might tender his resignation from the post of Chief Minister soon.</p>.<p>Soren found himself in the midst of a fresh crisis after the BJP complained to Governor Ramesh Bais about a stone quarry that he had taken on lease on his name even as he was holding the office of Chief Minister.</p>.<p><strong>Read more | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/explained-what-is-happening-in-jharkhand-1139575.html">Explained: What is happening in Jharkhand?</a></strong></p>.<p>The BJP termed it "a case of violation of the Office of Profit and Representation of the People Act".</p>.<p>Following this, the Governor had sought the EC's opinion on the matter. The EC had then issued a notice to the complainant as well as Chief Minister Soren, seeking their response on the matter.</p>.<p>After hearing both sides, the EC on Thursday recommended the Raj Bhavan to cancel Soren's Assembly membership.</p>.<p>Soren, however, can again take oath as Chief Minister by furnishing a letter of support (of legislators) to the Governor.</p>.<p>It is yet not known if he would be able to contest elections in the coming times.</p>.<p>Sources in the know of things said the ruling alliance has sufficient numbers in the Assembly and hence no technical issues would arise to re-from the government.</p>.<p>A meeting of the alliance party leaders was underway at the Chief Minister's residence at the time of filing this report. A source said that Soren would stake claim to form the government again after submitting his resignation.</p>
<p>The Jharkhand Governor has decided to cancel the Assembly membership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren on which the Election Commission (EC) is expected to issue a notification soon, sources said on Friday.</p>.<p>The development has given rise to speculation that Soren might tender his resignation from the post of Chief Minister soon.</p>.<p>Soren found himself in the midst of a fresh crisis after the BJP complained to Governor Ramesh Bais about a stone quarry that he had taken on lease on his name even as he was holding the office of Chief Minister.</p>.<p><strong>Read more | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/explained-what-is-happening-in-jharkhand-1139575.html">Explained: What is happening in Jharkhand?</a></strong></p>.<p>The BJP termed it "a case of violation of the Office of Profit and Representation of the People Act".</p>.<p>Following this, the Governor had sought the EC's opinion on the matter. The EC had then issued a notice to the complainant as well as Chief Minister Soren, seeking their response on the matter.</p>.<p>After hearing both sides, the EC on Thursday recommended the Raj Bhavan to cancel Soren's Assembly membership.</p>.<p>Soren, however, can again take oath as Chief Minister by furnishing a letter of support (of legislators) to the Governor.</p>.<p>It is yet not known if he would be able to contest elections in the coming times.</p>.<p>Sources in the know of things said the ruling alliance has sufficient numbers in the Assembly and hence no technical issues would arise to re-from the government.</p>.<p>A meeting of the alliance party leaders was underway at the Chief Minister's residence at the time of filing this report. A source said that Soren would stake claim to form the government again after submitting his resignation.</p>