Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren resurfaced in Ranchi after avoiding an ED team in Delhi. He made the 1,295km journey by road. Soren discussed strategies with his MLAs. Pictures emerged of him with all 47 MLAs and ministers. Soren paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi. JMM threatened defamation cases. Soren's wife Kalpana's presence sparked speculation. MLAs were asked to stay in Ranchi.