West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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Kolkata: Condemning the arrest of JMM leader Hemant Soren, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that the people of Jharkhand will deliver a 'resounding response' to it.
Stating that Soren was a close friend, Banerjee 'vowed' to stand 'unwaveringly' by his side.
"I strongly condemn the unjust arrest of Shri Hemant Soren, a powerful tribal leader. The vindictive act by BJP-backed central agencies reeks of a planned conspiracy to undermine a popularly elected government," she posted on X.
"He is a close friend of mine, and I vow to stand unwaveringly by his side, dedicated to protecting democracy in these trying times. The resilient people of Jharkhand will deliver a resounding response and emerge victorious in this crucial battle!" she added.
Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday in a money laundering case after he resigned as Jharkhand Chief Minister.