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Shibu Soren, legendary Jharkhand leader and JMM founder, passed away on August 4, 2025. A key architect of the Jharkhand movement, he redefined Adivasi politics, blending radical activism with parliamentary strategy to achieve statehood for Jharkhand in 2000.
Description:
- Popularly Known As: Dishom Guruji
- Community: Belonged to the Santhal tribal community
Political Legacy:
- Founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in 1972
- Key figure in the Jharkhand statehood movement
- Led JMM for over 38 years, shaping tribal and regional politics
- Chief Minister of Jharkhand: 3 times
- First term: 2005
- Second term: 2008
- Third term: 2009–2010
- Successor:
- Hemant Soren – current Chief Minister of Jharkhand (2025) and JMM President
Political Career and Struggles:
- JMM Co-Founder along with A.K. Roy and Binod Bihari Mahato
- Aimed at achieving a separate tribal state for Jharkhandis
- Key leader in the formation of Jharkhand in 2000
- Elected to Lok Sabha 8 times
- Served 3 terms in Rajya Sabha
- Union Minister for Coal: Held the position in three separate terms
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