New Delhi: Shibu Soren, the former Jharkhand chief minister, who founded the state’s ruling party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, has died. He was 81.His son Hemant Soren is Jharkhand’s chief minister now.In a post written on X in Hindi, Hemant announced the death: “Respected Dishom Guruji has left us all. Today, I have become nothing”.Soren has been chief minister of Jharkhand, for 10 days in 2005, then from 2008 to 2009, and again from 2009 to 2010.Soren had been undergoing treatment at the Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi.Tributes have poured in on social media and the Congress – a JMM ally – has postponed its scheduled press conference today.I join millions in grieving the tragic demise of Dishom Guru Shibu Soren ji. He was a towering leader who strongly fought for Adivasi rights. His contributions towards ensuring dignity, welfare and empowerment for Adivasis and backwards will be etched in golden letters in our… pic.twitter.com/1uhK3wwCMJ— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) August 4, 2025Saddened by the demise of Dishom Guru Shibu Soren ji , a true champion of Adivasi rights. His tireless efforts for dignity and empowerment will always be remembered.My condolences to CM Shri @HemantSorenJMM ji and his countless followers in this moment of grief. pic.twitter.com/gbxmVDUkmq— Vijay Vasanth (@iamvijayvasanth) August 4, 2025We express deep sorrow at the demise of former Jharkhand Chief Minister and veteran Adivasi leader #ShibuSoren. As one of the founders of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, he was a lifelong champion of tribal rights. We extend our deepest condolences to his son and Jharkhand Chief… pic.twitter.com/VKA3ePXw7T— CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) August 4, 2025Profoundly saddened by the demise of Shibu Soren, former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, a former Union Minister, founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, and Guru Dishom (great leader) for my Adivasi brothers and sisters.My heart- felt condolences to my brother @HemantSorenJMM, his son…— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 4, 2025Deeply saddened by the demise of former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Shri Shibu Soren ji. His lifelong dedication to the rights and welfare of the people of Jharkhand and Tribals will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with Chief Minister Hemant Soren ji, the Soren… pic.twitter.com/MET3ASnd4a— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) August 4, 2025