Chakradharpur: Jharkhand’s Education Minister Ramdas Soren’s demise has deeply saddened Singhbhum MP Joba Majhi and Manoharpur MLA Jagat Majhi. On Saturday, when the minister’s mortal remains reached Ranchi from Delhi, both the MP and the MLA paid floral tributes at the Assembly premises. During this time, the MP also met Ramdas Soren’s son and family members to console them.

MP Joba Majhi said that Ramdas Soren had been her long-time colleague in the Jharkhand Assembly. Since both hailed from the Kolhan region, they often met and discussed developmental issues concerning the area. She stated that his sudden passing is an irreparable loss to the party and the state.

Meanwhile, MLA Jagat Majhi said that during Assembly sessions and other meetings, he always received guidance from Soren. Being a former agitator, Soren was always concerned about the development of the state. He will be remembered as a people’s leader and a man of development.

MLA Jagat Majhi remarked, “During Assembly sessions and other important meetings, I always found guidance and vision in his words. Being an agitator during the statehood movement, Soren was deeply concerned about the progress of Jharkhand. His simplicity, people-oriented approach, and constant push for development made him a true leader of the masses.”

Party workers and supporters remembered Soren as a leader who always prioritized the welfare of the poor, tribal communities, and marginalized sections of society. His contribution to strengthening education in Jharkhand was widely acknowledged, and many believe that his vision will continue to inspire future policymakers.

Several senior leaders of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and opposition parties too expressed their condolences, calling the minister’s passing an “irreparable loss” for the state. Leaders emphasized that Soren’s political journey—from being an activist in the Jharkhand movement to holding key positions in the government—would remain a source of inspiration for generations to come.

As the state mourns, preparations are being made for his final rites, with thousands expected to join the funeral procession to bid farewell to the beloved leader. For many in Jharkhand, Ramdas Soren will be remembered not only as a minister but also as a “Jan Nayak” (people’s leader) and a “Vikas Purush” (man of development).

Date & Place of Demise:
Jharkhand’s School Education and Literacy Minister Ramdas Soren, aged 62, passed away on Friday, 15 August 2025 at a private hospital in New Delhi while undergoing treatment Wikipedia The Indian Express The New Indian Express.

Cause of Death:
Soren had suffered a serious head injury and brain trauma after slipping and falling in the bathroom at his residence on 2 August 2025. Initially admitted to a hospital in Jamshedpur, he was airlifted to Apollo Hospital in Delhi for advanced care. He remained on life support under intensive monitoring by a multidisciplinary team of senior specialists before succumbing to his injuries

Political Journey & Positions Held:
Born on 1 January 1963 in Ghorabandha village of East Singhbhum district, Soren’s political career began as the gram pradhan of Ghorabanda Panchayat. He rose through the ranks to become a three-term MLA from the Ghatshila constituency (2009–2014; re-elected in 2019 and 2024). He served as Cabinet Minister for School Education and Literacy from 5 December 2024 until his passing. Earlier, he had also held portfolios such as Water Resources, Higher Education, and Technical Education between August and November 2024 Wikipedia.

Tributes & Ceremonies:
Following his passing, the government declared a one-day state mourning, and Soren was accorded a state funeral. His mortal remains were brought from Delhi to Ranchi on Saturday, where both the Jharkhand Assembly and public leaders paid their final respects

Leaders Express Grief:

MP Joba Majhi and MLA Jagat Majhi expressed deep sorrow upon receiving Soren’s mortal remains in the assembly premises. They paid floral tributes and met with his family, including his son, to offer support. MP Joba Majhi, recalling their shared roots in the Kolhan region, said:
“He was not just a colleague but a longtime companion; his sudden demise is an irreparable loss for both our party and the state.” MLA Jagat Majhi added:
“I consistently benefited from his guidance during assembly sessions. As a stalwart agitator, his concern for Jharkhand’s progress was unwavering. He’ll be remembered as a true people’s leader and a ‘development man’.”
Chief Minister Hemant Soren paid heartfelt tribute on social media:
“Ramdas Da, you should not have left us this way. Final Johar, Dada.”
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar also expressed profound grief, referring to Soren’s passing as an “irreparable loss to the state”
Additional tributes came from leaders across parties, who praised Soren’s sincerity, simplicity, and dedication to education reforms and tribal empowerment

Legacy:
From his humble beginnings as a village head to becoming a prominent education minister, Ramdas Soren’s life embodied steadfast public service. His commitment to tribal upliftment, grassroots development, and improving educational infrastructure earned him deep admiration. As a three-time MLA and minister, his progressive vision and empathetic leadership leave behind a lasting imprint on Jharkhand’s socio-political fabric.