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Hemant Soren Biography, Age, Family, Education & Political Career

Politician Chief Minister Member Of Legislative Assembly Social Worker Alive 50 years

Born:

August 10, 1975 in Ramgarh, Jharkhand

Nationality: Indian

Overview Biography 1 Career 1 Personal Life 7 Awards 1 Controversies 1

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Gender male

Zodiac Sign LEO

Nationality Indian

State/UT Jharkhand

Religion Hindusim

Caste Scheduled Tribe

Ethnicity Santhal

Current Address H. No. B-63, Harmu Housing Colony, Ashok Nagar, Ranchi, Jharkhand

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Hobbies

Cooking, Playing

Sports

Cricket, Badminton

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Career of Hemant Soren

Political Career

1 position

Chief Minister

Current

Party Name: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)

Constituency: Dumka, Barhait

(2024 - 2029)

Hemant Soren started his political career in 2009 as a Member of the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament. After t...

Hemant Soren - Biography

Last updated: December 13, 2025

Hemant Soren is an Indian politician and the 11^th Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He is the leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party and also leads the state assembly.

He started his political career as a Member of the Rajya Sabha in 2009. After his brother passed away, he contested the Jharkhand Assembly election from the Dumka seat, which his brother earlier represented. He won the election and left the Rajya Sabha in January 2010.

Hemant Soren served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand twice – first from 2013 to 2014 and again from 2019 to 2024. He was also the deputy Chief minister from 2010 to 2013.

On 31 January 2024, he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a land scam case. He got bail and was released from jail on 28 June 2024. He became Chief Minister again in July 2024.

Career Highlights

Politician

Chief Minister

Member Of Legislative Assembly

Social Worker

Personal Life

Spouse: Kalpana Murmu Soren

Children: 2

Education: Intermediate of Science (I. Sc)

Life Timeline

1975 Birth

Born on August 10, 1975 in Ramgarh, Jharkhand

Education

Intermediate of Science (I. Sc)

Patna University

Science

Hemant Soren completed his early schooling at Patna High School. he passed Intermediate of Science (I. Sc.) from Patna University in 1994. Later, he joined the Mechanical Engineering course at Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, Ranchi. However, he left his studies before completing to pursue a career in politics.

This biography page provides comprehensive information about Hemant Soren's life, education, and key milestones.

Career of Hemant Soren

Political Career

1 position

Chief Minister

Current

Party Name: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)

Constituency: Dumka, Barhait

(2024 - 2029)

Hemant Soren started his political career in 2009 as a Member of the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament. After t...

Personal Life of Hemant Soren

Family & Relationships

parent

Shibu Soren

died 2025

Shibu Soren was an Indian politician and social worker. He was the founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party and played an important role in the creation of the state of Jharkhand from Bihar. He later served as the 3rd Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He was also a Member of Parliament in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and served as a Union Cabinet Minister three times. Shibu Soren passed away on 4 August 2025.

Roopi Soren

spouse

Kalpana Murmu Soren

married

Since 2006

Hemant Soren married Kalpana Murmu Soren in 2006. She is a politician and an MLA from the Gandey constituency of Jharkhand. She belongs to the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party.

child

Nikhil Soren

Ansh Soren

Currently Married

to Kalpana Murmu Soren since 2006

Assets & Wealth

Financial Overview

2024 Estimate

Estimated Net Worth

₹ 214,124,873

High Net Worth Individual

Annual Income

₹ 2,273,330

Salary, Mix Income

Current Assets

₹ 253,387,953

Currency

₹

Year

2024

Data Source

1 Record

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Note: Financial figures are estimates based on available public records and declarations. Actual values may vary and should be verified through official sources.

Education

Intermediate of Science (I. Sc)

Patna University

Until 1994 Science

Physical Statistics

Height

~ 168cm

Hair Colour

Black

Eye Colour

Black

Personal Details

Religion Hindusim

Caste Scheduled Tribe

Ethnicity Santhal

Hometown Ranchi, Jharkhand

Nationality Indian

Relations 5 recorded

Wealth Records 13 estimates

Awards & Achievements of Hemant Soren

Social Work

Champions of Change 2019

Interactive Forum on Indian Economy (IFIE)

2020

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was given the “Champions of Change 2019” award for social welfare on 20 January 2020. The award was presented to him by former President of India Pranab Mukherjee at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.

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Controversies

Arrest By Enforcement Directorate (ED) in 2024.

Jan 31, 2024 Resolved

In January 2024, Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with a land-related investigation in Ranchi. The case involved allegations linked to the purchase of land measuring over 8 acres. Hemant Soren denied all charges and stated that the case was politically motivated.

During his time in custody, Champai Soren was appointed as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand to lead the government.

Resolve Status:

Hemant Soren was granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in June 2024. After his release, he returned as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand in July 2024.

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Hemant Soren Served in Almost Every key Assembly Role.

Represented Two Different Assembly Seats.

Hemant Soren Is the Third Child in His Family.

Hemant Soren Was Declared “Missing” for 30 Hours.

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Hemant Soren Served in Almost Every key Assembly Role.

Represented Two Different Assembly Seats.

Hemant Soren Is the Third Child in His Family.

Hemant Soren Was Declared “Missing” for 30 Hours.