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News18•08-10-2026, 11:00
President Murmu Condoles Demise of Jharkhand Chief Minister's Mother
  • •President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sadness over the passing of Rupi Soren, the mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
  • •Rupi Soren, aged 80 and wife of late founder Shibu Soren, passed away at a private hospital in Ranchi on Wednesday evening.
  • •President Murmu highlighted her memorable contributions towards the empowerment and welfare of tribal communities.
  • •The President conveyed her deepest condolences to Hemant Soren, Kalpana Soren, and the rest of the bereaved family members.

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Rupi Soren, the 80-year-old mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, passed away on Wednesday evening at a private hospital in Ranchi while on ventilator support. She had been admitted to the hospital previously following breathing difficulties and multiple health complications.

President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Rupi Soren on Thursday. In a post on X, she extended her deepest condolences to Hemant Soren, Kalpana Soren, and their family members, praising Rupi Soren's memorable work for tribal empowerment and welfare.

Rupi Soren was the wife of the late Shibu Soren, who founded the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and served as a former chief minister of the state. She was also the mother of the current Jharkhand Chief Minister, Hemant Soren.