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Shibu Soren
JMM
DOB
11 Jan 1944
Age
81 years
birth palce
Hazaribagh
profession
Politician
Shibu Soren biography
Shibu Soren, a towering figure in Jharkhand's political landscape, is best known for his pivotal role in the Jharkhand statehood movement and his leadership within the tribal community. Born on January 11, 1944, in Nemra village of present-day Jharkhand, Soren emerged as a champion of tribal rights and a vocal advocate for the creation of a separate state for Jharkhand. His political career began through grassroots activism, particularly focusing on land rights for tribals and opposition to exploitative practices by landlords.
Soren co-founded the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in 1972, a party dedicated to the cause of Jharkhand's autonomy and the upliftment of tribal and marginalized communities. His leadership and advocacy contributed significantly to the eventual formation of Jharkhand as a separate state in 2000.
Shibu Soren served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times, although his tenures were often brief and marked by political turbulence. His first term in 2005 lasted only nine days due to a lack of majority support. Despite these challenges, Soren's legacy is deeply intertwined with the state's identity and the fight for tribal rights. Known as "Guruji" among his supporters, Soren's influence extended beyond his terms as Chief Minister, with his son, Hemant Soren, currently holding the office.
However, Soren's career has not been without controversy. He faced legal challenges, including being convicted and later acquitted in a murder case. Despite these setbacks, Shibu Soren remains an iconic figure in Jharkhand politics, revered for his contributions to tribal welfare and statehood.
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Shibu Soren personal life
SHIBU SOREN NEWS
History Headline: Shibu Soren and the moral arc of the republic
August 10, 2025 10:44 am
Soren’s ability to talk to those in power with a sense of moral courage allowed him to deal with his political opponents, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, then Bihar Chief Minister, without losing credibility.
Shibu Soren: The rebel and the statesman
August 07, 2025 11:30 am
The trauma of losing his father at an early age, killed by the moneylenders, left a deep impact on Soren. It also played a big role in Soren becoming the spokesperson of Jharkhand’s oppressed people.
Guruji amar rahe: A village in Jharkhand bids farewell to Shibu Soren
August 06, 2025 7:33 am
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, who could not attend the funeral as their helicopter could not take off from Ranchi, reached Nemra by road to meet Hemant
More than a Chief Minister: Shibu Soren shouldn’t be measured by his ‘political success’
August 05, 2025 3:57 pm
His was not the legacy of flawless governance, but of foundational change. He taught a people not only to dream of justice, but to organise around it
Father's fight against injustice to continue: Hemant after Shibu Soren's demise
August 05, 2025 9:33 am
Soren promised not to let Jharkhand bow and vowed to work to realise his father's dreams by working for the oppressed and the poor.
Remembering Shibu Soren: The leader of a people
August 05, 2025 9:52 am
Adivasis will remember him for helming struggle for political self-determination
Today in Politics: PM Modi to address NDA parliamentary party meeting; state mourning in Jharkhand after Shibu Soren’s death
August 05, 2025 9:34 am
While the Karnataka BJP is protesting the Congress’s “anti-constitutional attitude”, the Telangana Congress is protesting in Delhi to demand Presidential assent for its Backward Classes reservation Bills
Express View: Dishom Guru Shibu Soren
August 05, 2025 7:21 am
He revived the Jharkhand statehood movement and gave a new life to Adivasi politics
From delivering summary justice against landlords to fighting for Jharkhand statehood: political journey of Shibu Soren
August 05, 2025 12:03 pm
His radical politics in the 1970s reconceptualised the Jharkhandi identity, giving second wind to the faltering movement for statehood.
‘Turned Adivasi assertion into a political force that birthed state’: Shah to Rajnath, Mamata to Stalin — tributes pour in for Soren
August 05, 2025 5:57 am
Shah said in a post on X that Soren “struggled for decades for the rights and empowerment of the tribal community in Jharkhand”. “With his simple personality and humble nature, he connected with the masses,” Shah wrote.
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