Shibu Soren Death News
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, a key figure in the tribal and Jharkhand statehood movement, passed away at 81. The Shibu Soren death news has left a political void in Jharkhand, where he was regarded as a people’s leader and the father of the statehood movement.
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A Towering Political Legacy Ends
Jharkhand’s political landscape has lost one of its most influential leaders. Shibu Soren, the three-time Chief Minister of the state and a founding figure in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), passed away at the age of 81. Known affectionately as “Guruji,” Soren was a pivotal voice for the tribal population and played a vital role in the formation of Jharkhand in 2000.
Champion of Tribal Rights
Soren’s political career began in the early 1970s with the foundation of the JMM. He led several protests and campaigns to demand a separate state for tribal populations, especially those living in the Chotanagpur and Santhal Pargana regions. His work brought national attention to the struggles of these communities and helped shape Jharkhand’s political identity.
Three-Time Chief Minister of Jharkhand
Shibu Soren served as Jharkhand’s Chief Minister thrice—in 2005, 2008, and 2009. Despite his brief tenures, his impact was profound. He also served as Union Minister for Coal in the UPA government under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. His grassroots style, combined with a deep understanding of tribal issues, made him a revered figure across party lines.
A Political Dynasty Continues
His son, Hemant Soren, currently serves as Jharkhand’s Chief Minister and continues to lead the JMM. With Shibu Soren’s passing, the party loses not just a leader but its ideological pillar. Political leaders from across the spectrum, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, expressed their condolences and acknowledged his contributions.
Tributes Pour In Nationwide
The announcement of his death triggered a wave of tributes from political leaders, civil society members, and common citizens. Jharkhand has declared state mourning in his honor. Public meetings and condolence messages highlighted his legacy as a leader who always stood with the marginalized and underrepresented.
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His Absence Will Be Deeply Felt
Though his political involvement had waned in recent years due to age and health issues, Soren remained a symbolic force in state politics. His death not only ends an era of tribal-centric political activism but also places a heavier responsibility on the next generation of leaders.
