Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren passed away in New Delhi on Monday after prolonged illness. He was 81.
Soon after his son and present Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren shared the news on his X handle, political leaders across party lines started pouring in their condolences
Expressing his pain on Soren’s demise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “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.” The PM added that he spoke to Hemant Soren and expressed his condolences.
NCP MP Supriya Sule also condoled the death of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha co-founder who fought for a separate tribal state and said his dedication to the rights and welfare of the people of Jharkhand and tribals will be remembered. “Deeply saddened by the demise of former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Shri Shibu Soren ji. His lifelong dedication to the rights and welfare of the people of Jharkhand and Tribals will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with Chief Minister Hemant Soren ji, the Soren family, and his followers during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences,” she wrote on X.
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee remembered Soren as a towering figure whose voice gave strength to generations of Adivasis. “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Shibu Soren ji – A towering figure whose voice gave strength to generations of Adivasis and whose struggle shaped the soul of Jharkhand. His journey from the grassroots to national prominence is a story of courage, sacrifice and unshakeable faith in his people. His absence leaves a void that cannot be filled. My deepest condolences to @HemantSorenJMM Ji, his loved ones and to the people of Jharkhand,” Banerjee wrote.
Karnataka Deputy CM and Congress leader D K Shivakumar described Soren’s life as a “powerful journey of struggle, courage, and commitment to the rights of tribal communities”. “Generations will remember his voice and vision. My thoughts and prayers are with Shri @HemantSorenJMM and the entire family,” he said.
