| Champai Soren is an Indian politician set to become the 7th Chief Minister of Jharkhand in 2024 after the former Chief Minister was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. |
| He grew up working on farms, attended a government school until the 10th grade, and is a member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha party. |
| Champai Soren represents the Seraikella Assembly constituency and has been a legislator there since 1991, showing loyalty to JMM leader Shibu Soren. |
| He played a significant role in shaping the map during the Bihar-Jharkhand partition. |
| In 2019, Champai Soren's son, Babulal, was involved in a confrontation with the police during a vehicle inspection. |
| In January 2023, Champai was flown to a hospital in Chennai due to a spike in his blood sugar levels. |
| Hemant Soren resigned as Chief Minister on 31 January 2024, amid investigations by the Enforcement Directorate into alleged financial irregularities. |
| Champai was chosen to succeed Hemant as Chief Minister following his resignation. |
| Champai was sworn in as Chief Minister of Jharkhand on 2 February 2024. |
| JMM leader and MP Mahua Maji announced Hemant Soren's resignation and Champai Soren's appointment as the new Chief Minister. |
