New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday mourned the demise of former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Shibu Soren.

PM Modi remembered Shibu Soren's work for empowering tribal communities and the poor.

Sharing an X post, PM Modi wrote, "Shri Shibu Soren Ji was 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."

The Prime Minister spoke to Shibu Soren's son and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, and expressed condolences.

"My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Spoke to Jharkhand CM Shri Hemant Soren J...