Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren stated on Tuesday that he and his son, Babulal Soren, will join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on August 30. Soren stated that, while he pondered retiring from politics, the passion of party workers and the general public encouraged him to stay involved. He even considered starting his organisation, but ultimately decided to join the BJP, citing the particular political dynamics of Jharkhand and time restrictions, reported ANI. 

"Today I had started a new chapter. Initially, I thought of taking retirement, but later witnessing the enthusiasm of workers and the public, I thought of being actively involved in politics. Later, I also thought of forming a new organization, but due to time constraints and the unique dynamics in Jharkhand, I decided to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after much contemplation," said Champai Soren per the ANI report.