Basant Soren

Politician

Indian Ranchi, Jharkhand

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/09/1977
Age48 years
BirthplaceRanchi, Jharkhand

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Bio/Wiki

Political PartyJharkhand Mukti Morcha
Political Journey
  • 2016: Contested in the Rajya Sabha Elections; however lost the election
  • 2020: Contested and won the 2020 By-election in Dumka constituency for Member of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly
  • 2024: Appointed as the Road & Building Construction Minister and Water Resources Minister by the Jharkhand government
  • 2024: Took lead for JMM in Lok Sabha polls while his brother Hemant was in jail; JMM won three of five seats contested
  • 2024: Took oath as Road & Building Construction Minister and Water Resources Minister in the Champai Soren-led government on 16 February 2024
  • 2024: Served as cabinet minister until 4 July 2024
ConstituencyDumka (Scheduled Tribe)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Educational Background10th Pass
SchoolUchh Vidhyalaya Amarpur, Tripura

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteSanthal
AddressRanchi, Jharkhand

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherShibu Soren (JMM founder, served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand)
MotherRoopi Soren (Agriculturist)
SiblingsHemant Soren (Chief Minister of Jharkhand), Durga Soren, Anjali Soren
SpouseHemlata Soren
Children2 Daughters

Career

Political InvolvementBasant Soren comes from a legacy of politics in Jharkhand. He became president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Youth Wing and has been a Member of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly from Dumka constituency since 2020. He serves as cabinet minister for roads, buildings, construction, and water resources.

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Hyundai i10
  • Toyota Innova Crysta

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Basant Soren hails from a politically influential family; his father and brother have both held the office of Chief Minister in Jharkhand.
2. In January 2022, he filed for divorce, citing cruelty as grounds, which made headlines in the state.
3. There are ongoing speculations that Basant Soren may lead the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha party in light of his brother Hemant Soren's recent challenges.
4. He is the younger son of JMM founder Shibu Soren and younger brother of Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
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