Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of Rupi Soren, mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, and recalled her contribution to tribal communities. Rupi Soren died at the age of 80, prompting condolences from political leaders and an emotional response from her family. In a social media post, Modi expressed his grief and said his thoughts were with Hemant Soren, Kalpana Soren and the entire family during the period of mourning.
“Pained by the passing of Rupi Soren Ji. She always worked for empowering tribal communities. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with Hemant Ji, Kalpana Ji and their entire family,” Modi said in his message. The Prime Minister's remarks focused on Rupi Soren's association with efforts aimed at empowering tribal communities and conveyed condolences to the family following her death.
Rupi Soren was the mother of Hemant Soren, who is the Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Her death has drawn tributes from political figures, with leaders expressing condolences to the Soren family. The Prime Minister's message came as tributes were being paid following news of her death on Thursday.
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Modi's condolence message also named Hemant Soren's wife, Kalpana Soren, as he extended his sympathies to the family. The Prime Minister said his thoughts were with the family in the hour of grief, reflecting the personal nature of the message following the death of the Jharkhand leader's mother.
Rupi Soren's death at 80 has prompted an outpouring of condolences from political circles in Jharkhand and beyond. Her connection to the Soren family, one of the prominent political families in the state, has brought particular attention to the news, while tributes have highlighted her association with tribal community empowerment.
The Prime Minister's message was among the early tributes following Rupi Soren's death. Modi's statement did not provide details about the circumstances of her death. The Soren family is mourning her passing, while political leaders and others continue to convey their condolences to Hemant Soren and his family.
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