Jharkhand's Call for Bharat Ratna: Honoring Shibu Soren's Legacy
The Jharkhand unit of the Congress demands that Shibu Soren, a co-founder of JMM who recently passed away, be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna. A tribal university in his name and the declaration of his residence as a heritage site were also proposed to honor his contributions to the state and nation.
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The Jharkhand Congress has called for Shibu Soren, a significant political figure in the state and former chief minister, to be posthumously honored with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.
In a recent condolence meeting held at the Congress's state headquarters, members commemorated Soren's efforts and sketched a vision for the future that involves his continued impact on Jharkhand's development.
As part of their tribute, Congress demanded a tribal university be named after Soren and proposed his residence be designated a heritage site, highlighting his monumental contributions to sociopolitical advancements in Jharkhand and beyond.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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