Hemant became 'Hanuman' in times of crisis and gave shape to the political innings of Sudivya. He led the charge from strategy to victory in the Gandey by-election.

In times of crisis, Hemant's 'Hanuman' became divine: shaped the political innings of imagination, and led from strategy to victory in the Gandey by-election - Ranchi News. On January 31, 2024, when the ED arrested the then Chief Minister Hemant Soren, JMM faced the challenge of managing both the government and the organization. Hemant was in jail. The Lok Sabha and Assembly elections were ahead. The party needed a face who could organize during difficult times.