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With 42 MLAs, Soren stakes claim to be chief minister

By IANS,

Ranchi : Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren Monday formally staked claim to the chief minister’s chair by submitting letters of support from 42 legislators in the 82-member house to Governor Syed Sibte Razi.

Soren was accompanied by Railway Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad and outgoing chief minister Madhu Koda.