The news of the passing of Shibu Soren, former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and founder of JMM, has triggered a wave of grief across the country. He breathed his last at the age of 81 on Monday, August 4th, at Gangaram Hospital in Delhi. His death is being considered a major loss for the Dalit and tribal communities.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, while expressing his grief in a media interaction in Patna, said that Shibu Soren's demise is an irreparable loss to Indian politics. He stated that Shibu Soren was a b voice for Dalits and tribals and that he shared a close relationship with him. Lalu Yadav also mentioned that he has not yet spoken to Hemant Soren, but will contact him soon.
Bihar Congress and LJP also paid tribute
The Bihar Congress also expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Shibu Soren, paying tribute through their official X handle. The party described him as an inspiration and a b voice for the interests of backward classes. Congress stated that his contribution will always be remembered and that it is an irreparable loss to society. They also expressed condolences to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his family.
LJP (Ram Vilas) senior leader Hulas Pandey also expressed deep grief. He said that Shibu Soren was a powerful voice of the tribal community, and the void created by his death is difficult to fill. He prayed for the peace of the departed soul and for the family to have the strength to bear this sorrow.
'Guruji' receiving tributes from across the country
Shibu Soren was known as 'Guruji'. His political life was dedicated to the fight for tribal rights. Following his demise, tributes continue to pour in from social media to political platforms. His legacy will be remembered for a long time in Indian politics.
