The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly on Thursday approved a resolution requesting the Bharat Ratna for former Chief Minister Shibu Soren. Transport Minister Dipak Birua introduced the resolution, which was approved by a voice vote.
Shibu Soren died on August 4 while undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. He was 81 years old.
The former Rajya Sabha member, who played a crucial role in the formation of Jharkhand, left behind a legacy that significantly influenced the country’s politics. His death brought to a close an era when the tribal movement rose to national prominence.
Earlier, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) had requested the ruling coalition to make the upcoming supplementary monsoon session of the Jharkhand Assembly (22–28 August) memorable by passing a resolution to recommend the Bharat Ratna for Shibu Soren and forward it to the central government.
While discussing heavy rainfall and farmers’ issues, the JMM requested the ruling party to make sure the Assembly speaks together in tribute to Shibu Soren, sending a clear and united message to Delhi.
