Soren Warned About Power Tenure as Marandi Flags Multiple Scandals

Marandi reminded the assembly that political authority is fleeting, citing past leaders such as Lalu Prasad Yadav and Mamata Banerjee who faced backlash when arrogance clouded governance. He cautioned Soren that without decisive steps to curb corruption, the chief minister’s tenure may follow a similar trajectory. The former chief minister emphasized that corruption erodes the credibility of institutions, hampers the careers of honest officials, and weakens citizen trust. He called for an urgent audit of mineral‑resource allocations—sand, stone, coal—and a zero‑tolerance stance against malpractices in panchayats, police stations and government offices.