Who Is Sita Soren? Three-Time MLA And Daughter-In-Law Of Shibu Soren

Who is Sita Soren? The third time representative of Jama constituency in Jharkhand has been recently making headlines for rebelling against her political party Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Chief and father-in-law Shibu Soren. She is the eldest daughter-in-law of the family.

Sita alleged that the idea behind the Jharkhand's formation has been failed by the current government led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. She also alleged that CM has failed to curb the "loot of land" and has been allegedly shielding the corrupt officers.

Reportedly, she met with Governor Ramesh Bais on Friday and submitted a memorandum seeking action against a mining firm, which has been working in the Chatra district. During the media interaction, she also alleged that the forest land is being grabbed by the state and the government is shielding the officials involved.

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Sita said, "Jharkhand was formed for the protection of Jal, Jungle and Jameen (Water, Forest and Land). But forest land is being grabbed from Ranchi to Behragora (in east Singhbhum). The vision of Guruji (Shibu Soren) and my husband is being ignored. People had homes from our government, but now they are disappointed."

Who Is Sita Soren?

She is the elected member of the legislative assembly from the Jama constituency. Her husband Durga Soren, who is the eldest son of former CM Soren, passed away. In 2012, she was accused of receiving money during the Rajya Sabha elections and was jailed for seven months. The CBI raids at her residential place were conducted in May 2012 and her house was locked on May 18 of the same year.

The CBI official had said, "We have conducted raids in her residence at Dhurva in Ranchi. We found some investment documents and other papers pertaining to transport business, restaurant, construction company dumpers and trucks."

Sita Soren has two daughters Jayshree Soren and Rajshree Soren. The daughters had reportedly formed an organisation called Durga Soren Sena, which they said will pursue their father's dream. Heman Soren is their uncle. This organisation was stated to be a non-political organisation, with a purpose to promote the development of tribal, indigenous, backward and minority communities in terms of education and employment.