Jharkhand Bids for Bharat Ratna for Shibu Soren
The Jharkhand Assembly passed a resolution to propose the Bharat Ratna for veteran tribal leader Shibu Soren. The resolution, introduced by Transport Minister Dipak Birua, was approved by voice vote. Soren, a notable figure in Jharkhand's statehood movement, died at 81, leaving a significant political legacy.
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The Jharkhand Assembly has taken a bold step by passing a resolution that seeks to bestow the Bharat Ratna on esteemed tribal leader and former Chief Minister Shibu Soren. The motion, introduced by Transport Minister Dipak Birua, successfully passed on a voice vote, highlighting unanimous support.
Soren, who passed away on August 4 at the age of 81, was undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi at the time of his death. His demise marks the end of a pivotal chapter in Indian politics, particularly concerning the tribal movement.
A former Rajya Sabha MP, Soren was instrumental in the creation of the state of Jharkhand, leaving a legacy that profoundly reshaped the nation's political landscape. His contributions continue to resonate in the ongoing discourse on tribal rights and regional governance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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