Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren Dies at 81
Shibu Soren, was undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi for over a month for kidney-related problems.
By : PTI
Update: 2025-08-04 05:18 GMT
Ranchi: JMM founder Shibu Soren died on Monday, his son and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said.
Shibu Soren, 81, was undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi for over a month for kidney-related problems.
"Respected Dishom Guruji has left us all... I have become 'shunya' (zero) today," Hemant Soren posted on X.
Shibu Soren had been regularly receiving treatment at the hospital for an extended period of time.
"He was admitted here recently, so we came to see him. His health issues are currently being examined," Hemant Soren had said on June 24 when his father was admitted to the hospital in the national capital.
Shibu Soren had been the leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha for the past 38 years and is recognised as the party's founding patron.
Pained by his passing away: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday mourned the demise of former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Shibu Soren.PM Modi remembered Shibu Soren's work for empowering tribal communities and the poor.
Sharing an X post, PM Modi wrote, "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."
The Prime Minister spoke to Shibu Soren's son and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, and expressed condolences."My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Spoke to Jharkhand CM Shri Hemant Soren Ji and expressed condolences. Om Shanti," the X post read.