Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief Ministers and other leaders across the political spectrum paid tribute to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha co-founder and former Chief Minister Shibu Soren who died Monday.
Shah said in a post on X that Soren “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,” Shah wrote.
Singh said Soren was counted among the towering leaders of Jharkhand who struggled throughout their lives for the rights and empowerment of the weaker sections of society, especially the tribal community. “He always remained connected to the land and the people,” he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Hemant Soren (ANI)
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee said Soren’s death has brought a chapter of Jharkhand’s history to an end.
BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Soren’s life was dedicated to the well-being of the deprived, tribals, and labourers.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin wrote on a social media post, “Thiru Shibu Soren’s life was defined by relentless resistance against exploitation and an unshakeable commitment to social justice. As one of the key architects of Jharkhand’s statehood movement, he transformed decades of Adivasi assertion into a political force that gave birth to a new state.”
Telangana Chief Minister and Congress leader Revanth Reddy hailed Soren’s struggles for the formation of Jharkhand and his efforts to address the problems of tribals.
JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said Soren’s “significant contribution to Jharkhand’s politics is noteworthy”. “His passing has caused an irreparable loss not only to Jharkhand but also to the political and social spheres of the entire country,” Kumar wrote.
RJD president Lalu Prasad spoke of “memories of our joint struggles” for achieving “social justice and empowerment of deprived classes”.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the former Jharkhand chief minister dedicated his life to the upliftment of tribal society.
BJD chief and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, said Soren would be remembered for his dedicated fight for the rights of tribal and marginalised people.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said Soren was a towering figure in Indian politics and a dedicated statesman who served the people with unwavering commitment.
