State Bureau, Ranchi: The distribution of the Council of Ministers has been finalized after the cabinet expansion in Jharkhand. The Hemant Soren Cabinet now comprises 11 members. Key members include MLAs Deepak Birua from Chaibasa, Chamra Linda from Bishunpur, Ramdas Soren from Ghatshila, Hafizul Hasan from Madhupur, and Sudivya Kumar from Giridih. Additionally, Sanjay Prasad Yadav from Godda, Radhakrishna Kishore from Chhatarpur, Dr. Irfan Ansari from Jamtara, Deepika Pandey Singh from Mahagama, Shilpi Neha Tirkey from Mandar, and Yogendra Prasad Yadav from Gomia have also secured positions in the Hemant Cabinet.
Profiles of Hemant’s 11 ‘Players’:
Deepak Birua
- Constituency: Chaibasa
- Education: Graduate in History
- Background: Actively participated in the Jharkhand state movement. Elected to the Assembly since 2009. Admires JMM leader Shibu Soren. Known for his simple lifestyle and interest in football. Previously served as a minister and has chaired several committees. Prioritizes public service and regional development.
Chamra Linda
- Constituency: Bishunpur
- Education: Graduate
- Background: Entered mainstream politics from student politics. Serving as MLA since 2009. First-time minister with interests in sports. Previously served as a party whip in the Assembly.
Ramdas Soren
- Constituency: Ghatshila
- Education: Graduate
- Background: A key figure in the Jharkhand state movement and a three-time MLA. Admires Shibu Soren and has held leadership positions within JMM. Comes from a middle-class family.
Hafizul Hasan
- Constituency: Madhupur
- Education: Engineering in Mining
- Background: Son of former minister Haji Hussain Ansari. Became an MLA through a by-election following his father’s demise. A second-term minister, Hasan admires Shibu Soren, Hemant Soren, and Lalu Prasad. Interested in academics, sports, and agriculture.
Sudivya Kumar
- Constituency: Giridih
- Education: Intermediate
- Background: First elected as MLA in 2019. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and Shibu Soren. Focuses on regional development and has served on various Assembly committees.
Sanjay Prasad Yadav
- Constituency: Godda
- Education: Holds the “Sahitya Bhushan” title from Hindi Vidyapeeth, Deoghar
- Background: A veteran associated with RJD and a close aide of Lalu Prasad. A three-time MLA and a prominent figure in Jharkhand and Bihar politics.
Radhakrishna Kishore
- Constituency: Chhatarpur
- Education: Graduate
- Background: An experienced leader with a diverse political journey spanning RJD, BJP, Congress, and others. Known for his principled stance and extensive political experience.
Dr. Irfan Ansari
- Constituency: Jamtara
- Education: MBBS and MD
- Background: A third-term MLA and one of the most educated members of the cabinet. Comes from a political family and has established himself as an outspoken leader.
Deepika Pandey Singh
- Constituency: Mahagama
- Education: B.Sc, MBA, and LLB
- Background: A second-term MLA from a political family. Known for her global exposure, having visited multiple countries. Made significant contributions during her previous tenure as Agriculture Minister.
Shilpi Neha Tirkey
- Constituency: Mandar
- Education: Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing & Communication
- Background: Daughter of former minister Bandhu Tirkey. Elected twice after stepping into politics following her father’s disqualification. Married to a Merchant Navy officer and has international exposure.
Yogendra Prasad Mahato
- Constituency: Gomia
- Background: Began his political career in the Congress and later joined JMM after leaving AJSU in 2014. A grassroots leader known for his struggle-filled journey to the Assembly.
