Updated On: 04 August, 2025 11:21 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Former Jharkhand CM and JMM founder Shibu Soren passed away at 81 in Delhi after prolonged illness. Known as ‘Dishom Guru,’ he was on life support for a month due to kidney issues and a recent stroke. His son, CM Hemant Soren, confirmed the news. Soren was a pivotal figure in Jharkhand politics with over four decades of public service.

Shibu Soren. Pic./PTI
Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Shibu Soren passed away after prolonged illness at the age of 81 on Monday morning in New Delhi.
Jharkhand Chief Minister and his son Hemant Soren confirmed the demise of the leader in a post on X.
"Respected Dishom Guruji has left us all. Today, I am devastated," Hemant Soren said.