RANCHI: Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren has denied reports suggesting he is joining the BJP after arriving in Delhi. He stated, “Hum jahan par hain, wahan hi hain” (I am where I am) and clarified that he is in the capital for personal reasons, including visiting his daughter.Sources indicate that Soren will remain in Delhi for the next three days for a medical check-up at Apollo Hospital. It was previously reported that Soren flew to Delhi with four other JMM MLAs amid speculation about his potential move to the BJP.It was also speculated that he was set to meet with senior BJP leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah, to discuss terms for joining the party.It was also rumoured that Champai Soren met with West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata. When asked about this, Soren denied the claims, stating, “I have not met anyone. I have come here for personal work.”However, he never rejected the speculations about joining the BJP and chose to avoid the question about his chances of joining the saffron party. Champai Soren had left for Delhi via Kolkata at around 10: 30 and reached Delhi at 12:30 pm.Sources claimed that Soren is accompanied by JMM MLAs Dashrath Gagrai, Ramdas Soren, Chamra Linda, Lobin Hembram, and Sameer Mohanty, with some reports suggesting up to six MLAs. The JMM leadership has reportedly lost contact with these MLAs.Earlier on Saturday, ousted JMM MLA Lobin Hembrom met with Champai Soren, sparking speculation that he might join the BJP. However, Champai Soren has rejected such rumors.
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