Tributes Pour in for Jharkhand Icon: Shibu Soren's Lasting Legacy

Veteran tribal leader Shibu Soren, founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), passed away at 81 in Delhi. Known for his pivotal role in Jharkhand's creation, condolences flowed nationwide. The state declared mourning, highlighting his contributions to tribal identity and social justice.

Veteran tribal leader Shibu Soren, founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has passed away at the age of 81. Soren, instrumental in the formation of Jharkhand, was treated for kidney ailments at a Delhi hospital.

Following his demise, the Jharkhand Assembly adjourned, and a three-day state mourning was declared to honor his contributions. Tributes poured in from national and local leaders, recognizing his devotion to tribal rights and social justice.

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among those who expressed their condolences. Soren's legacy inspires future generations in the fight for the marginalized.

(With inputs from agencies.)