2009 code of conduct case: Jharkhand Dy CM Hemant Soren gets bail

Dumka: Jharkhand Deputy Chief Minister Hemant Soren was on Monday granted bail after he surrendered before a local court in connection with a model code of conduct case.

Soren surrendered before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Balmukund Rai and moved for bail, which was granted immediately.

The case pertained to a model code of conduct case slapped against him under the Representation of People's Act during the 2009 Assembly Elections. He was accused of putting his JMM party flag on a building.

Hemant Soren was accused of putting his JMM party flag on a building during 2009 Assembly Elections.

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