In India, BJP Jharkhand state president Laxman Giluwa has resigned after humiliating defeat in assembly elections.

The Hemant Soren-led alliance of JMM, Congress and RJD had clinched 47 seats in the 81 seat Jharkhand assembly, while BJP has won only 25.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Hemant Soren will take oath as chief minister on Sunday.

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