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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha founder Shibu Soren died , his son and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said.
The death of the 81-year-old leader marks the end of a political era. The Jharkhand Assembly was adjourned sine die, while the state government declared a three-day state mourning following the former CM’s demise.
Shibu Soren was undergoing treatment at a private 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.
According to PTI, State Health Minister Irfan Ansari said Shibu Soren’s body will be brought to Ranchi around 4 pm, following which it will be taken to his residence in Morabadi area.
His body will be brought to the Jharkhand Assembly at 11 am on Tuesday, and then it will be taken to his native place Nemra in Ramgarh district.
Shibu Soren had been undergoing treatment at the hospital since June 19 under the care of Dr A K Bhalla, Senior Consultant, Nephrology. Dr Bhalla said Shibu Soren was declared dead at 8.56 am.
“He was suffering from kidney ailments, and had suffered a stroke a month and a half back. He was on life support for the last one month,” the doctor said.
“Despite the best efforts of our multidisciplinary medical team, Shibu Soren passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, with his family by his bedside,” the hospital said in a statement.
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.
President Droupadi Murmu condoled the death of Shibu Soren and said his demise was a big loss in the space of social justice.
She said in a post on X, “The demise of Shri Shibu Soren Ji is a big loss in the space of social justice. He championed the cause of tribal identity and the formation of the state of Jharkhand.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Shibu Soren was particularly passionate about empowering tribal communities, and the poor and downtrodden.
He said on X, “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,” the PM added.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on X, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Shibu Soren Ji, a prominent face in Indian politics who devoted his life to uplifting the marginalised and shaping Jharkhand’s identity. His legacy will continue to inspire generations. My heartfelt condolences to his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti.”
