New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Leaders from across the political spectrum paid their respects to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder patron Shibu Soren, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning in his honour.

Shibu Soren, a towering figure in Indian tribal politics and founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), passed away on Monday at the age of 81. He died at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy of struggle, sacrifice, and empowerment for India's tribal heartland.

The veteran tribal leader and three-time Jharkhand Chief Minister was a towering figure in the state's political...