Former Jharkhand CM And JMM Founder Shibu Soren Passes Away At 81; Tributes Pour In

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder Shibu Soren passed away on Monday (4 August) at the age of 81.

His son, CM Hemant Soren, confirmed the news on X, saying, “Respected Dishom Guruji has left us all... I have become ‘shunya’ (zero) today.”

The senior leader had been under treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi for more than a month, battling kidney-related ailments.

He had been a frequent patient at the hospital for ongoing medical care, with Hemant Soren noting during his father’s admission on 24 June, “He was admitted here recently, so we came to see him. His health issues are currently being examined.”

Popularly known as Dishom Guru, Shibu Soren was a towering figure in Jharkhand’s political landscape.

His leadership earned him widespread respect, both as a politician and as a grassroots campaigner for marginalised communities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over his demise.

Sharing his condolences on X, the Prime Minister 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.”

He added, “My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Spoke to Jharkhand CM Shri Hemant Soren Ji and expressed condolences. Om Shanti.”