Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren passed away at Gangaram Hospital in Delhi. A wave of mourning has swept through Jharkhand following the demise of 'Guruji', who had been ill for a long time.
Shibu Soren Death: Shibu Soren, a senior leader of Jharkhand and former Chief Minister, has passed away at the age of 81. He had been ailing for a long time and was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. He breathed his last late on Sunday night. His demise has plunged the entire state of Jharkhand into mourning.
Battling Kidney Disease
Shibu Soren was admitted to the hospital in the last week of June due to severe kidney-related problems. A team of doctors was constantly monitoring his condition. For the past few days, his condition was extremely critical, and he was kept on ventilator support.
Son Hemant Soren Remained by His Side Until the End
Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Shibu Soren's son, was present at the hospital during this sad time. Sharing the news of his father's demise, he wrote on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), "Respected Dishom Guruji has left us all. I feel empty today."
Leader of the Separate Jharkhand State Movement
Shibu Soren was known as 'Guruji' by the people of Jharkhand. He was one of the founding leaders of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and remained at the center of the movement for the state's separate existence. He played a significant role in the fight for tribal rights and social justice.
Three-Time Chief Minister of Jharkhand
In his political life, Shibu Soren achieved many important milestones. He served as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times. In addition, he has also been a Union Minister and has bly raised the voice of Jharkhand in Parliament. Under his leadership, JMM played a decisive role in the state's politics.
Symbol of Social Consciousness and Movement
Shibu Soren's entire political life was spent in protecting tribal interests, water, forests, land, and strengthening regional identity. He continuously worked to spread social awareness in rural areas. His political thinking always prioritized delivering justice to marginalized communities.
Wave of Mourning in Jharkhand
As soon as the news of his demise spread, a wave of mourning swept across Jharkhand. Various political parties, social organizations, and the general public have paid tribute to him. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has declared state mourning in Jharkhand. The flag has been flown at half-mast on government institutions throughout the state.
