 Koda extended his support to the BJP-led NDA.On 2 March 2005, after much political bargaining and quid pro quo Shibu Soren of Congress-JMM alliance was invited to form the government in Jharkhand by the Governor of Jharkhand, Syed Sibtey Razi.He resigned as Chief Minister nine days later, on 11 March, following his failure to obtain a vote of confidence in the assembly.