PM Modi, Leaders Mourn Shibu Soren’s Passing | LIVE Updates

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• Shibu Soren’s Death: Former Jharkhand CM and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder Shibu Soren passed away at Sir Ganga ram Hospital, New Delhi, on August 4, 2025, due to kidney-related issues. he had been hospitalized sence June and was on life support for a month.
• Key Contributions: Known as “Dishom Guru,” he led JMM for over four decades and played a pivotal role in the creation of Jharkhand as a seperate state. He also contributed to tribal rights movements in neighboring states like Odisha and West Bengal.
• Political Leaders’ Reactions:

– PM Narendra Modi called him “a grassroots leader” dedicated to empowering marginalized communities.
– Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh hailed his lifelong efforts toward social justice and tribal empowerment, including his role in key legislations like the Forest Rights Act (2006).
– BJD’s Naveen Patnaik expressed sadness over his passing, calling him “a prominent leader” fighting for tribal rights.- RJD’s Lalu Prasad Yadav mentioned their personal camaraderie while stating the loss would be irreparable for Jharkhand politics.

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