Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren Passes Away at 62

Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was 62. The news was confirmed by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) national spokesperson Kunal Sarangi, who expressed deep grief over the leader’s demise.

Soren, a senior leader of the JMM, had been serving as the Education Minister in the Hemant Soren-led government of Jharkhand. He was known for his dedicated efforts to improve the state’s education system, focusing particularly on tribal and rural communities. His initiatives included expanding access to schools, improving teacher recruitment, and strengthening digital education facilities in backward areas.

Born into a political family, Ramdas Soren carried forward the JMM’s legacy with sincerity and a strong connect with the people of Jharkhand. Over the years, he became a respected figure not just in his constituency but across the state, known for his simplicity, commitment, and concern for marginalized communities.

His untimely death has created a void in Jharkhand’s political landscape. Leaders across party lines, including Chief Minister Hemant Soren, have expressed condolences. The CM remembered him as a “pillar of strength in the fight for tribal rights and education reform in Jharkhand.”

The JMM has declared a period of mourning, and thousands of supporters are expected to gather to pay their last respects. His passing marks the end of an era of grassroots politics rooted in the struggles of Jharkhand’s tribal population.

Ramdas Soren’s contributions to education and social justice will remain an enduring part of the state’s history.