Ramgarh, Aug. 16 -- Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday paid tribute to former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder patron Shibu Soren at his residence in Ramgarh, Jharkhand. Shibu Soren passed away on August 4 at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi after a prolonged illness.

At the residence of Shibu Soren to pay respects, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "He is no longer amongst us. I pay tribute to him on my behalf, on behalf of the government, and on behalf of my party."

The mortal remains of Shibu Soren were taken for the last rites on August 5 at his native village, Nimra, in Ramgarh district. His political career spanned over four decades, during which he served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand...