Shibu Soren passes away: Leaders across party lines pay heartfelt tributes

New Delhi: Condolences poured in from across the political spectrum on Monday as former Jharkhand Chief Minister and founding patron of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Shibu Soren, passed away at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness.

The news of Soren’s demise was confirmed by his son, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Fondly known as “Guruji” or “Dishom Guru” in his home state, Shibu Soren played a pivotal role in the tribal rights movement and was instrumental in the creation of Jharkhand as a separate state.

He served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times — first in 2005, again in 2008-2009, and once more in 2009-2010 — although his terms were often short-lived due to political turbulence.

Leaders from all parties paid homage to the veteran leader and remembered his lifelong dedication to the empowerment of tribal communities and marginalised groups.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his grief on X, writing, “The news of the demise of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shri Shibu Soren ji is extremely saddening. He struggled for decades for the rights and empowerment of the tribal community in Jharkhand.”

“With his simple personality and humble nature, he connected with the masses. May God grant the departed soul a place at His divine feet and provide strength to the grieving Soren family and his admirers and supporters to bear this sorrow,” HM Shah added.

Union Minister J.P. Nadda also expressed sadness over the passing of Shibu Soren and said, “He always struggled for the rights of tribal brothers and sisters and the deprived. Shibu Soren Ji was very popular among the common people for his simple and approachable personality. I express my deep condolences to the grief-stricken family.” (IANS)

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