PM Modi wishes Hemant Soren on birthday, prays for long life
Synopsis
Prime Minister Modi and Union Minister Chouhan both took to X to wish Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on his 50th birthday. Soren’s journey — from Rajya Sabha backbencher to a Chief Minister who survived ED arrest and returned to office — makes him one of Indian regional politics’ most resilient figures.
Key Takeaways
PM Narendra Modi and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan extended birthday wishes to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on 10 August via posts on X.
Hemant Soren was born on 10 August 1975 in Nemra village, Ramgarh district, Jharkhand .
He is the son of JMM founder Shibu Soren and entered politics as a Rajya Sabha member in 2009 .
Soren resigned as Chief Minister on 31 January 2024 ahead of his ED arrest in an alleged land scam case, and was released on 28 June 2024 .
He was sworn in again as Chief Minister in July 2024 , completing a significant political comeback.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, 10 August extended birthday greetings to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, wishing him good health and a long life via a post on social media platform X. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also conveyed his wishes to the Jharkhand leader on the occasion.
What Modi and Chouhan Said
In his post on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote: 'Best wishes to Jharkhand’s Chief Minister, Shri Hemant Soren Ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with a long life and wonderful health.' Chouhan echoed the sentiment, posting: 'Heartfelt birthday greetings to the Honorable Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren. I pray to the Almighty for your excellent health and a long life.'
Who Is Hemant Soren
Hemant Soren, born on 10 August 1975 in Nemra village of Ramgarh district, Jharkhand, is the son of veteran tribal leader and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder Shibu Soren. He entered parliamentary politics in 2009 as a Rajya Sabha member from Jharkhand, serving from 24 June 2009 to 4 January 2010.
A Career Defined by Resilience
Soren was appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand in September 2010, a position he held until January 2013, before taking oath as Chief Minister for the first time later that year, leading a JMM-RJD-Congress coalition government. In the 2014 Assembly elections, he lost from the Dumka constituency but retained his political standing by winning from Barhait, defeating Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Hemlal Murmu. He was subsequently appointed Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly in January 2015.
A decisive moment came in 2019 when Soren contested from both Dumka and Barhait constituencies, winning both, as the JMM-led alliance secured a majority. He was sworn in as Chief Minister for a second term and successfully won a confidence vote in the Jharkhand Assembly in 2022.
Arrest, Release, and Return to Power
Soren resigned as Chief Minister on 31 January 2024 ahead of his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged land scam case. He was released on 28 June 2024 and was subsequently sworn in again as Chief Minister in July 2024, marking a notable political comeback. As he turns 50, Soren remains a central figure in Jharkhand politics and a key voice for tribal communities in the state.
Point of View
But its context is anything but routine. Soren returned to the Chief Minister’s chair just months after an ED arrest — a trajectory that underscores how tribal political networks in Jharkhand have insulated JMM leadership from legal and electoral pressure. The cross-party well-wishing also reflects the transactional civility that defines Centre-state relations, particularly when the Centre needs cooperative state governments on federal programmes. What the birthday greetings do not address is the unresolved land scam case, which remains a live political variable in Jharkhand.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did PM Modi wish Hemant Soren on 10 August?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on 10 August, his birthday, via a post on social media platform X. Modi prayed for Soren’s long life and good health.
How old is Hemant Soren in 2025?
Hemant Soren was born on 10 August 1975 in Nemra village of Ramgarh district, Jharkhand, making him 50 years old in 2025.
What is Hemant Soren’s political background?
Hemant Soren is the son of JMM founder Shibu Soren. He entered politics as a Rajya Sabha member in 2009, served as Deputy Chief Minister from 2010 to 2013, and has since served multiple terms as Jharkhand Chief Minister.
Why was Hemant Soren arrested by the ED?
Hemant Soren resigned as Chief Minister on 31 January 2024 ahead of his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged land scam case. He was released on 28 June 2024 and returned to office as Chief Minister in July 2024.
Who else wished Hemant Soren on his birthday?
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also posted birthday greetings on X, praying for Soren’s excellent health and long life.
