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The Jharkhand Assembly resumed its monsoon session with emotional tributes to late leader Shibu Soren. Lawmakers across party lines united in demanding Bharat Ratna for the statehood movement architect. They highlighted Soren's historic role in tribal rights and social reforms during the condolence motion. The session also addressed supplementary budget matters and paid respects to other departed leaders.

Key Points: Jharkhand Assembly Demands Bharat Ratna for Shibu Soren

  • Cross-party MLAs demand Bharat Ratna for Jharkhand architect Shibu Soren
  • Soren honored for tribal rights and social reform legacy
  • House considers unanimous resolution for national recognition
  • MLAs propose statues of Soren on Parasnath peak
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Jharkhand Monsoon Session resumes, demand for Bharat Ratna to Shibu Soren raised

Jharkhand Assembly resumes monsoon session with cross-party demand for Bharat Ratna to late statehood architect Shibu Soren, honoring his tribal rights legacy.

"Soren played a historic role in the struggle for a separate Jharkhand state - Congress leader Pradeep Yadav"

Ranchi, Aug 22

The Monsoon Session of the Jharkhand Assembly resumed on Friday, with members across party lines demanding that Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian award, be conferred on late Dishom Guru Shibu Soren, the architect of the Jharkhand movement.

Raising the demand during the condolence motion, Congress Legislature Party leader Pradeep Yadav said Soren had played a historic role in the struggle for a separate Jharkhand state, social reforms, and the rights of tribals and marginalised communities.

He urged that the House pass a unanimous resolution recommending Bharat Ratna in his honour. Several MLAs supported the demand with the thumping of desks.

JD(U) legislator Saryu Rai said Soren’s contributions as Dishom Guru deserved recognition at the national level.

AJSU Party MLA Nirmal Mahto also pressed for a House resolution and its submission to the Centre.

Jairam Mahto of the Jharkhand Democratic Revolutionary Front went a step further, calling for the installation of statues of Shibu Soren and leading statehood agitators atop Parasnath, the state’s highest peak.

Earlier, Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi paid tributes, recalling Shibu Soren’s role in prohibition, upliftment of tribal society, and the separate state movement of Jharkhand.

The House also condoled the deaths of former Education Minister Ramdas Soren, former Governor Satyapal Malik, veteran journalist Harinarayan Singh, and victims of recent natural disasters in Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir.

Following the condolence motion, proceedings were adjourned till Monday.

On the opening day, Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore presented a supplementary budget of Rs 4,296.62 crore.

The session, originally scheduled from August 1 to August 7, was postponed indefinitely after Shibu Soren’s death on August 4.

The session has been rescheduled, and now Monsoon Session will run from August 22 to August 28.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I respect Shibu Soren's contributions, shouldn't the assembly focus more on current issues like development and employment? The monsoon session should prioritize urgent matters facing Jharkhand.
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Aman W
Dishom Guru's work for tribal empowerment and social justice was remarkable. Bharat Ratna would be a fitting tribute to his lifelong struggle. Hope the Centre considers this seriously.
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Nisha Z
Good to see all parties united on this demand. Shibu Soren was not just a Jharkhand leader but an inspiration for tribal rights across India. His legacy deserves national recognition.
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Vikram M
The statue idea on Parasnath peak sounds great! It would be a wonderful tribute to all Jharkhand movement heroes. Hope they implement this along with the Bharat Ratna demand.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see how state assemblies work in India. The unanimous support across parties for honoring Shibu Soren shows true respect for his contributions beyond politics.

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