Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan resigns, cites personal reasons

Pioneer News Service
Ranchi

In a significant development, Rajiv Ranjan, the Advocate General of Jharkhand, tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday morning, citing personal reasons.

The sudden move has triggered a wave of speculation across political, legal and administrative circles in Ranchi and beyond.

Mr. Ranjan was appointed as the 12th Advocate General of Jharkhand on February 7, 2020, and served in the position for over six years. A senior advocate of the Jharkhand High Court, he represented the state government in several key constitutional and legal matters during his tenure.

He was widely regarded as a crucial legal pillar of the state government, playing a pivotal role in shaping legal strategies and defending the government’s position in complex and sensitive cases before the courts.

Prior to his tenure as Advocate General, Mr. Ranjan had also served as Additional Advocate General during the government led by Arjun Munda.

While official confirmation on the acceptance of his resignation is awaited, the development is expected to have significant implications for the state’s legal and administrative framework.