| Kalpana Soren, an Indian businesswoman, is married to Hemant Soren, an Indian politician from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party. |
| In January 2024, amidst speculation of her husband's arrest in a money laundering case, Kalpana was highlighted as a potential candidate for the role of Jharkhand's chief minister. |
| She is an investor in HS Fuel and actively involved in its business operations. |
| Kalpana also manages a private school and participates in various children-oriented events and programs supporting women's empowerment. |
| She is the daughter-in-law of Shibu Soren, the chief of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha party. |
| Amidst political changes, Kalpana was speculated to take over as Jharkhand's chief minister after an MLA resigned from his position, leading to rumors of a bypoll election candidacy. |
| Nishikant Dubey, a BJP MP from Jharkhand's Godda, hinted at potential shifts within the Soren family's political roles in a tweet. |
| Hemant Soren faced multiple summons from the Enforcement Directorate, eventually leading to speculations about Kalpana's role in the state government. |
| Rumors swirled about Kalpana's potential as the next chief minister as her husband faced legal issues, but Champai Soren eventually took on the role in January 2024. |
