Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and senior tribal leader Shibu Soren passed away on August 4 at the age of 81 after a long illness. He was being treated for kidney problems at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi and had been on life support since June 19. The hospital confirmed his death at 8:56 am on Monday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the hospital to pay his respects and met Soren’s family, including Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren. In a message, PM Modi said,
“Shibu Soren Ji was a leader close to the people. He worked hard to improve the lives of tribal communities, the poor, and the underprivileged. His passing is deeply saddening.”
Went to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to pay homage to Shri Shibu Soren Ji. Also met his family. My thoughts are with Hemant Ji, Kalpana Ji and the admirers of Shri Shibu Soren Ji.@HemantSorenJMM@JMMKalpanaSoren pic.twitter.com/nUG9w56Umc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 4, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu also paid her last respects at the hospital and said his death is a major loss in the area of social justice. Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar remembered him as a strong voice for tribal identity and rights.
President Droupadi Murmu visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi and paid last respects to Shri Shibu Soren. She offered her condolences to his son and Chief Minister of Jharkhand Shri Hemant Soren. pic.twitter.com/b7Z5feeENn
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 4, 2025
Known as “Dishom Guru”, Shibu Soren was a respected figure in Jharkhand politics and tribal movements. His son, Hemant Soren, expressed his deep grief, saying,
“Respected Dishom Guruji has left us all. I feel empty today.”
The Jharkhand Assembly was adjourned, and the state government declared three days of mourning. Soren’s body will be taken to Ranchi, then to the Assembly, and finally to his village Nemra.
Leaders from across India paid tribute. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said Soren’s contributions were very important and called his death a huge loss. RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav called him a fellow fighter for social justice, and Tejashwi Yadav described him as a guardian whose work for tribal rights will always be remembered.
