Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren succeeded his father, Shibu Soren, as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) president. This marks a generational shift in the party's leadership after Shibu Soren's 38-year tenure. Hemant's ascension follows recent electoral success and consolidates his position as a leading tribal figure in Indian politics, despite facing challenges including a past arrest.