Grassroots leader: PM Modi's tribute to tribal titan Shibu Soren

UPDATED: Aug 4, 2025 10:48 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday mourned the death of tribal leader and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder Shibu Soren, remembering him as a “grassroots leader” who dedicated his life to the upliftment of the poor and tribal communities.

“Shri Shibu Soren Ji was a grassroots leader who rose through the ranks of public life with unwavering dedication to the people,” PM Modi said in a post on X. “He was particularly passionate about empowering tribal communities, the poor and downtrodden. Pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and admirers.”

The Prime Minister also said he had spoken to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and conveyed his condolences.

Shibu Soren, 81, died after a prolonged illness. He had been undergoing treatment at Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for over a month and had been in critical condition for several days.

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