TThe year 2024 unfolded in Jharkhand like an earthquake of sorts. At the epicenter of this seismic event was a married couple, Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana. Their remarkable comeback after weathering fierce storms provided political theater compelling enough to enter tribal folklore and then spill over into the national story. The drama originated on January 31, when Hemant submitted his resignation to the CM. He would be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate after hours of interrogation at his official residence on money laundering charges.