Shibu Soren Death News and Reason: Shibu Soren, founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and a central figure in the statehood movement, died at 81 in Delhi on Monday. He had been under treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital since June for chronic kidney disease and other health complications. Known widely as 'Dishom Guru', Soren’s death has drawn condolences from across political lines. He served as Chief Minister three times and was instrumental in shaping the political identity of tribal communities in Jharkhand.