**Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren Passes Away at 62**
Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren has passed away at the age of 62 while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Delhi. His condition had been critical, and he was on life support, as confirmed by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha national spokesperson Kunal Sarangi. Soren was admitted to the hospital on August 2 after suffering a fall in the bathroom of his residence in Jamshedpur. A team of senior specialists had been closely monitoring his health.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed his sorrow over the loss, stating, “Ramdas Da (brother) should not have left us like this. Last greetings to Dada.” Born on January 1, 1963, in Ghorabandha village, Soren began his political journey as the gram pradhan of Ghorabanda panchayat and became a prominent leader in the Hemant Soren-led cabinet. He represented the Ghatshila Assembly constituency and was known for advocating tribal rights and education reforms.
BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Dev also mourned Soren’s passing, highlighting the recent losses in the state, including the death of party patriarch Shibu Soren. Political colleagues and supporters remember Soren as a dedicated public servant who rose through the ranks to hold a key ministerial position. His death is a significant loss for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, which is still grieving the loss of Shibu Soren earlier this month. Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.
**FAQ: What were Ramdas Soren’s contributions to Jharkhand?**
Ramdas Soren was a prominent advocate for tribal rights and education reforms in Jharkhand, serving as a key leader in the state government and representing the Ghatshila Assembly constituency.
