Shibu Soren: A Tribal Leader's Final Journey
Shibu Soren, a prominent tribal leader and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha co-founder, passed away at 81 due to kidney issues. Political leaders paid tribute to him in Delhi. Preparations for his state funeral in Jharkhand are underway, marking the end of his significant political era representing the tribal movement.
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The mortal remains of Shibu Soren, an esteemed tribal leader and co-founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, will be interred with full state honors in his ancestral village of Nemra on Tuesday.
Shibu Soren, revered as 'Dishom Guru' and affectionately called 'Guruji,' passed away on Monday in a Delhi private hospital, prompting condolences from high-ranking political figures including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Soren's passing signifies the end of a transformative era in Jharkhand's politics, one that elevated the tribal movement to national prominence. A three-day state mourning period has been declared to honor his life and contributions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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