A Giant Falls: Mourning the Legacy of Shibu Soren

In a solemn acknowledgment of a towering political figure's demise, RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes for Shibu Soren, a stalwart of tribal and Dalit empowerment, as Jharkhand grieves its profound loss. Soren passed away in New Delhi at the age of 81 after battling a prolonged illness.

Lalu Prasad Yadav expressed sorrow over Soren's passing, highlighting their longstanding camaraderie and praising Soren's influential role. Meanwhile, PM Modi emphasized Soren's dedication to uplifting the marginalized, describing him as a grassroots leader who embodied public service ideals. The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to Shibu Soren's family, particularly his son and Jharkhand's current CM, Hemant Soren.

Regarded as 'Dishom Guru,' Soren's influence extended far beyond the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, the political movement he founded and led for 38 years. His political journey included serving as Jharkhand's Chief Minister and achieving significant electoral success in national politics. The state of Jharkhand mourns a leader whose name became synonymous with its very identity.

(With inputs from agencies.)