Resilient people of Jharkhand will deliver resounding response: Mamata on Hemant Soren's arrest

Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday in a money laundering case after he resigned as the Jharkhand Chief Minister.

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.