Shibu Soren passed away on Monday (August 4, 2025). His son, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, announced the death through the social media platform X. Shibu became inclined towards tribal activism following the death of his father. He began taking part in public meetings conducted by the well-known tribal activist Hori as a youngster. According to Soren, he took part in numerous agitations organised by Hori but never joined his organisation. Hori used to raise the issue of giving equal rights to the tribals and creating a separate state, Jharkhand, from Bihar. Soon, his stature as a tribal activist increased as a result of which he started ... NEW DELHI: Former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren passed away on Monday, his son and current chief minister Hemant Soren confirmed. Shibu Soren funeral LIVE: Follow The Hindu’s live updates on veteran tribal leader and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) co-founder Shibu Soren who will be laid to rest with full state honours at his ...