The passing of Shibu Soren, the founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and a former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, has deeply affected his son, the current Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Shibu Soren, who had been battling illness for some time, died at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. Hemant Soren shared his grief and reflections on social media, expressing the profound sadness he felt.
Hemant Soren stated that his father was more than just a parent; he was a mentor and a source of strength for Jharkhand. He described his father’s early life marked by poverty and hardship, which forged a sense of courage. He recalled his father losing his father at a young age and witnessing the injustices of the time, which fueled his life-long commitment to fighting for the rights of the people. He also recalled his father working alongside the people, understanding their struggles and never shying away from their battles. When Hemant asked why his father was known as ‘Dishom Guru’, his father said it was because he stood with the people and fought for them. Hemant Soren noted the title came from the public’s love and was earned, not given.
Hemant Soren remembered his father standing up against adversity, saying that while he felt fear, his father never did. He shared his father’s belief that fighting injustice was a necessary act. He said that his father’s struggle was an inherent part of his being. He also reflected on how the creation of Jharkhand realized his father’s vision, adding that his father never pursued power for its own sake. In conclusion, Hemant Soren promised to continue his father’s work and legacy, stating that he would keep Jharkhand strong. He said his father lives on in the spirit of Jharkhand and vowed to fulfill his father’s dream.