‘Grassroots leader who rose through ranks… with dedication to people’: PM Modi condoles Shibu Soren’s death

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Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren in his office in Ranchi. (PTI Photo)

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren passed away in New Delhi on Monday after prolonged illness. He was 81.

Soon after his son and present Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren shared the news on his X handle, condolences started pouring in.

Expressing his pain on Soren’s demise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “Shri Shibu Soren Ji was a grassroots leader who rose through the ranks of public life with unwavering dedication to the people. 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 PM added that he spoke to Hemant Soren and expressed his condolences.

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