Shibu Soren, known as “Dishom Guru,” died at 81 due to illness. He founded the JMM, was a three-time Jharkhand CM, and served in the Lok Sabha. His death triggered condolences from many leaders and a three-day state mourning in Jharkhand.
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Speaking about his arrest, Soren characterised it as a “dark chapter in India’s democracy,” implying a potential political conspiracy. He further alleged the involvement of the Governor and Raj Bhavan in orchestrating his arrest.
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In the last Assembly elections in 2019, the BJP lost power to a coalition of Opposition parties led by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
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