Chennai, Aug. 4 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin today condoled the death of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Founder and former Chief Minister Shibu Soren and described him as one of Independent India's most influential tribal leaders.

"Deeply saddened by the passing of Respected Thiru. Shibu Soren, Founding Patron of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and one of independent India's most influential tribal leaders", Mr Stalin said in a social media post.

"Thiru.Shibu Soren's life was defined by relentless resistance against exploitation and an unshakeable commitment to Social Justice", he said.

"As one of the key architects of Jharkhand's statehood movement, he transformed decades of Adivasi ...