Ranchi, Aug. 16 -- JMM MP Mahua Maji on Saturday said the sudden death of Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren is a big shock for his family, the party, and the entire state.

Speaking to ANI, Mahua Maji said, "His passing away at a time when he had just become a Minister is a big shock for his family, JMM's family and the state... His wife told us that he was completely healthy yesterday. He roared in the House that day, too. Looking at him, it didn't seem like such a big thing would happen to him in just a day... His passing away is a big shock for the state."

Congress leader Rajesh Thakur also expressed grief over his passing. Calling it an irreparable loss, he said Soren was a straightforward, simple, polite, and honest person w...