More than a Chief Minister: Shibu Soren shouldn’t be measured by his ‘political success’

This article reflects on the passing of Shibu Soren, fondly remembered as Dishom Guru, a towering figure in Jharkhand’s Adivasi movement. It traces his role in transforming grassroots resistance into a broad-based political struggle for statehood and dignity. The article critiques the reductive framing of his legacy around controversies, and instead foregrounds his enduring contribution to the collective assertion of justice, rights, and self-rule by Jharkhand’s marginalised communities.

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