Jharkhand Chief Minister's Mother Rupa Soren Passes Away

Rupa Soren, the mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, passed away at a private medical facility in Ranchi following a brief illness. She had been hospitalized after developing respiratory distress on September 18 and remained under treatment at the facility until her death on Monday.

The 70-year-old had been receiving care for her respiratory ailment in the state capital. Her demise has triggered an outpouring of grief across Jharkhand, with condolences pouring in from political leaders and officials across the region.

Rupa Soren was known as a quiet, family-oriented woman who had largely stayed away from the public eye despite her son's prominent position in state politics. Her death marks a significant personal loss for the Chief Minister, who has been leading the state government since his return to office in July 2023.

The state administration is expected to announce official mourning protocols in the coming hours, with various government and political organizations likely to pay respects to the deceased.