Jharkhand Mukti Morcha founder Shibu Soren passes away; PM Modi condoles
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha founder Shibu Soren has passed away. He was 81.
This information has been given by his son and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
Hemant Soren wrote on the social media platform X, "Respected Dishom Guruji has left us all. Today I have become void."
Shibu Soren was the founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and was the party president for a long time. He served as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand thrice. Apart from this, he was also a member of both the houses of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.\
Shibu Soren was hospitalised in the last week of June with a kidney-related issue.
Fondly known as 'Guruji', Soren was a pivotal figure in the movement for a separate Jharkhand state, dedicating his life to championing the rights of the tribal and marginalized communities.
His political journey was deeply intertwined with the aspirations of the Adivasi population, and he remained a key force in state and national politics for decades.
In the 13th 'Mahaadhiveshan' of JMM in April of this year, Shibu Soren, who was the president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, was chosen as the party’s 'Founder Patron'. Also at the convention, Hemant Soren was elected as the new party president.
PM Modi condoles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing of Shibu Soren. Modi hailed his passion for empowering tribal communities, the poor and downtrodden.
In a post on X, he said:
“Shri Shibu Soren Ji was a grassroots leader who rose through the ranks of public life with unwavering dedication to the people. He was particularly passionate about empowering tribal communities, the poor and downtrodden. Pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Spoke to Jharkhand CM Shri Hemant Soren Ji and expressed condolences. Om Shanti.”
Prakash Kumar Pandey