KOLKATA: Condemning the
arrest
of
JMM leader
Hemant Soren,
West Bengal Chief Minister
Mamata Banerjee on Friday said the people of Jharkhand will deliver a "resounding response" to it. Stating that Soren was a close friend, Banerjee "vowed" to stand "unwaveringly" by his side.
"I strongly condemn the unjust arrest of Shri
Hemant Soren
, a powerful tribal leader.
The vindictive act by BJP-backed central agencies reeks of a planned conspiracy to undermine a popularly elected government," she posted on X.
"He is a close friend of mine, and I vow to stand unwaveringly by his side, dedicated to protecting democracy in these trying times. The
resilient people
of Jharkhand will deliver a resounding response and emerge victorious in this crucial battle!" she added.
Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Director on Wednesday in a money laundering case after he resigned as Jharkhand chief minister.