Political tides have turned for Champai Soren and his son, Babulal Soren, following Babulal’s failure in the Ghatshila by-election. The JMM has announced the end of their political journey, while within the BJP, thoughts are divided on Champai’s enduring relevance as the ‘Kolhan Tiger.’ Yet, murmurs of internal dissent suggest party members are leaning towards prioritizing homegrown talent over outsiders.