Shibu Soren, former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and senior tribal leader, passed away at the age of 81 in New Delhi on the morning of August 4, 2025.
He had been suffering from a kidney ailment and had suffered a stroke about one and a half months ago.
He was undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where he had been on life support for the past month.
Soren was a Rajya Sabha MP and the founder-president of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM).
Popularly known as "Guruji", he played a central role in the Jharkhand statehood movement and was a strong advocate for tribal welfare and the rights of the marginalized.
He served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand on three occasions and had a long parliamentary and legislative career.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and described him as a “grassroots leader” committed to the upliftment of the poor and tribal communities.
PM Modi also spoke to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Shibu Soren’s son, to convey his sympathies.
🏛️ State & Legislative Response:
The Jharkhand Government has announced three days of State Mourning from August 4 to August 6, 2025.
All government offices in Jharkhand will remain closed on August 4 and 5.
The Monsoon Session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly has been adjourned sine die.
The Rajya Sabha also observed silence and adjourned for the day in honor of the sitting MP.
