Shibu Soren Death: People of India and especially the political world and tribal people share the sad news of the demise of former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Shibu Soren who passed away at the age of 81. Soren was lovingly called by the name of Guruji, he towered in Indian politics within the eastern state of tribal belt. Sunday night, he died at his Ranchi home after a long illness.
His death has unleashed a surge of jubilation in Jharkhand and all over India, having brought a close to an era of activism and leadership as well as ardent supporter of tribal rights.
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Shibu Soren: The Journey from Dumka to Delhi
Shibu Soren was born on 11 January 1944 in Nemra village then in Ramgarh district in Jharkhand. He was a poor boy who lost his father, his mother and siblings, at a very early age. His father was said to have been killed by the moneylenders and this contributed a lot towards his adherence of the indigenous justice and anti exploitation movements.
Soren entered his political career in 1970s by establishing a political party called Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) which was formed to fight the rights of tribal people, forest inhabitants, and landless workers. He was at the head of huge campaigns against land grabbing and bonded labor which brought about a trust and love of millions.
Former Jharkhand CM Passes Away: Shibu Soren Death
On August 4, 2025, Shibu Soren, a veteran tribal leader and former Jharkhand Chief Minister died at the age of 81 affectionately nicknamed Dishom Guru. He had been having treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi since more than a month and had been a key architect in the formation of Jharkhand and was a co-founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM).
Critical Health Condition Before Death
Shibu Soren was hospitalized on June 19 and was under the care of Dr. A.K. Bhalla, Senior Consultant in Nephrology. As per the hospital statement, Mr. Shibu Soren died peacefully, on 4 th August 2025 with his family on his bedside. Our condolences go to his family, loved ones, the people of Jharkhand and to the entire public.
Emotional Tribute from Son and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
His son, the chief minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, announced his death on a social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). His post was more emotional when he wrote, “Dishom Guruji has passed away. I have lost all tocases today.” The message dwelled upon the emotional fissure caused by the passing of a father, mentor and political giant.
National Condolences and the Tribute of PM Modi
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi also shared his sadness on the Shibu Soren death He termed him as a grassroot leader who was very passionate in giving tribal communities the power. He was a strong advocate of rights and welfare of the Adivasi people and a legend in the state of Jharkhand political narrative, recalled the PM in his tribute.
Tribal Leader Shibu Soren Dies: A Legacy Beyond Politics
Hibu Soren was not just a political figure but someone who gave strength and hope to all the tribal communities in the nation. He made a lifetime effort in the crunch problems of land, identity and social justice. JMM provided a voice to millions of marooned Indians and in particular Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal.
He was still the ideological backbone of the party and moral authority to his followers even after having to retire in active politics on health grounds.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Founder and Father Figure
A founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Soren started the entire process of tribal politics in the region with his ideological and organizational base. His son Hemant Soren who is also the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand described his father as a personal and political “loss beyond words.”
Under his guidance, the JMM was not only a political party but it emerged as a means through which the tribal identity and culture as well as the political right could be asserted.
National Leaders Express Condolences
After the news of the of Shibu Soren death came out, tributes came in thick and fast.
- Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister, tweeted saying that Shibu Soren Ji was a great leader and dedicated his life to the welfare of the tribal and justice.
- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge tweeted on X, about him, that his role in creation of Jharkhand and raising the Adivasi communities will always be remembered.
- The death of a leader that was admired regardless of his political inclinations across the board was lamented by leaders within the BJP, Congress and regional political parties.
His final rites will be observed in his hometown, Dumka as the state of Jharkhand has declared three days of state mourning and full state honors to him.
Conclusion
The Former Jharkhand CM Passes Away out but his ideals, his leadership, and his mass action will go on inspiring generations. The news of the Shibu Soren death is not only an end to a life but it is also a close of a very big chapter in Indian politics. His image will be ceaselessly engraved in the mind of citizens of Jharkhand and India.
