Ranchi, Aug. 16 -- The mortal remains of Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren will be brought to the state Assembly on Saturday for leaders and legislators to pay their last respects.

Soren, who was undergoing treatment in Delhi after sustaining serious injuries in a fall earlier this month, passed away on Friday.

Assembly Speaker Ravindra Nath Mahato said the minister's sudden demise is a big loss to 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 who worked sincerely in the field of education.

"This is sad news for us and an irreparable loss for the entire state. He was a straightforward, simple...