On his 50th birthday, August 10th, Chief Minister Hemant Soren found himself in a state of profound grief. The day was overshadowed by the recent death of his father, Shibu Soren, on August 4th. The Chief Minister is currently observing the traditional mourning period.
CM Hemant Soren expressed his feelings through a poignant post on X. He wrote, “Today, I miss Baba so much. The one who gave me life, the one who is the root of my life, who is no longer with me. This is a very painful moment. The strong fingers that held my steps in childhood, whose struggles and unwavering love for people taught me to live with sensitivity, taught me to easily turn every difficulty into an opportunity, and when there was darkness on the way, showed me the way forward by becoming a lamp, that Baba Dishom Guru Ji has become a part of nature and is everywhere.”
He added, “Today, though Baba is not physically present, I believe he is in every ray of sunshine, in the shade of every tree, in every flowing breeze, in every river’s current, in every flame of fire, in which he taught me truth, struggle, never to bow down – fearlessly serving the people. Baba’s ideals, thoughts, and teachings are not just a son’s duty, but also a social responsibility. He taught me to connect with my people, told me that leadership is about service, not ruling. As I take up the responsibility of my state today, his words, the trust in his eyes, his face marked by hard work and struggle, a determined mind to end the suffering of the people, the resolve to bring the exploited, deprived, and tribal identity into the mainstream, guides me in every decision. Baba is now in nature. Now in this soil, in the air, in the forests, in the rivers, in the mountains, in the songs – like those countless folk tales that always remain immortal. Baba, I am proud that I am your offspring, I am honored that I am a part of the brave warrior Dishom Guru Ji. Brave Dishom Guru Shibu Soren Amar Rahe! Brave Dishom Guru Shibu Soren Zindabad!”