NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid his last respects to former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder patron Shibu Soren who passed away in the national capital this morning.
PM Modi visited the Sir Ganga Hospital, where the former Jharkhand leader was hospitalised.
“Went to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to pay homage to Shri Shibu Soren Ji. Also met his family. My thoughts are with Hemant Ji, Kalpana Ji and the admirers of Shri Shibu Soren Ji” the Prime Minister said a social media post on X.
He also posted pictures from the hospital including one in which he can be seen consoling a grieving Hemant Soren.
In a previous post, PM Modi described Shibu Soren as “a grassroots leader who rose through the ranks of public life with unwavering dedication to the people.”
“He was particularly passionate about empowering tribal communities, the poor and downtrodden. Pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Spoke to Jharkhand CM Shri Hemant Soren Ji and expressed condolences. Om Shanti,” the Prime Minister said.
