JMM Supremo Shibu Soren Celebrates 81st Birthday with Party Workers and Family Members

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Shibu Soren celebrated his 81st birthday with family, party workers, and Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi. JMM workers celebrated at various places across the state, wishing for his long and healthy life. Hemant Soren praised Shibu Soren as a "Dishom Guru" for the poor, backward, and tribal people. Former Chief Minister Raghubar Das, who rejoined BJP, met Shibu Soren and wished him on his birthday. BJP workers celebrated the 66th birthday of their state unit president Babulal Marandi at his residence.

Introduction:
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Shibu Soren, a veteran politician and founder of the regional political party, celebrated his 81st birthday on February 1, 2023. The occasion was marked by festivities across the state, with family, party workers, and dignitaries joining in to wish him a long and healthy life. This article provides an insightful look into Shibu Soren's political journey, his significance within the JMM, and the implications of his birthday celebrations.

Background:
The JMM, a regional political party of Jharkhand state, was formed in 1973 as a movement to establish a separate Jharkhand state out of the existing Bihar state [1]. Shibu Soren, Nirmal Mahto, and Arun Kumar Roy, all members of indigenous minorities classified as Scheduled Tribes, were the founders of the JMM. The party's campaign was instrumental in the creation of Jharkhand in 2000.

Shibu Soren's Political Legacy:
Shibu Soren has been a significant political figure in Jharkhand, serving as the Chief Minister of the state twice [1]. His leadership within the JMM has been characterized by political opportunism, as the party has attempted to ally itself with political parties on the left, center, and right ideologically [1]. This approach has allowed the JMM to establish alliances but has also led to a lack of distinct ideology of its own.

Birthday Celebrations and Their Significance:
Shibu Soren's 81st birthday was celebrated with much fanfare across the state, with family, party workers, and dignitaries joining in to wish him well. The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, praised Shibu Soren as a "Dishom Guru" for the poor, backward, and tribal people [2]. The birthday celebrations serve as a testament to Shibu Soren's enduring influence within the JMM and the state of Jharkhand.

Conclusion:
Shibu Soren's 81st birthday is an opportune moment to reflect on his remarkable political career and the significance of his contributions to the JMM and the state of Jharkhand. His leadership within the party and his enduring influence on the state's politics serve as a testament to his resilience and commitment to the welfare of the state's tribal peoples.

References:
[1] Encyclopaedia Britannica. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jharkhand-Mukti-Morcha
[2] India Today. JMM chief Shibu Soren turns 81, celebrates with family, party workers, and CM Hemant Soren. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/jmm-chief-shibu-soren-turns-81-celebrates-with-family-party-workers-and-cm-hemant-soren-1864961-2023-02-01