Jharkhand mourns passing of Rupi Soren, mother of CM Hemant Soren

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes, noting her lifelong dedication to uplifting tribal communities and offering his sympathies to the Chief Minister and his wife, Kalpana Soren. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) honored her as a pillar of strength who stood by party founder and her late husband, Dishom Guru Shibu Soren, throughout his political struggles. The party officially described her departure as an irreparable loss for both the state and the nation.

Following the news, opposition figures including Rahul Gandhi and BRS leader KT Rama Rao expressed their support for the grieving family. Her mortal remains were transported to the Chief Minister’s residence in Morabadi, where supporters and officials gathered to pay their final respects. The JMM leadership has called upon the state to find strength during this period of mourning for a woman they characterized as a symbol of resilience.