Jharkhand Cabinet Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu Dies After Heart Attack In Giridih

Jharkhand: Sad news came out for Jharkhand politics on Sunday morning. Senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and minister in Hemant Soren government Sudivya Kumar Sonu passed away suddenly. He was taken to Giridih's Mercy Hospital late Saturday night due to chest pain, where he died during treatment.

How did Minister Sudivya Kumar's health suddenly deteriorate?

According to the information, Sudivya Kumar's health suddenly deteriorated while staying at his residence in Giridih on Saturday night. He complained of chest pain, after which his family immediately took him to Mercy Hospital. Doctors tried their best to save him, but his condition remained critical and he died.

According to some reports, he started having chest pain around 12 o'clock in the night and was taken to the hospital when his condition worsened around 2 o'clock.

Which departments was Sudivya Kumar handling?

Sudivya Kumar Sonu was handling the responsibilities of many important departments in the Hemant Soren government. He held portfolios like urban development and housing, higher and technical education, tourism, art and culture, sports and youth work.

His demise has dealt a major political blow to the Jharkhand government and JMM.

How many times was MLA elected from Giridih?

Sudivya Kumar Sonu was MLA from Giridih assembly seat for the second consecutive time. He won the assembly elections for the first time in 2019. After this, he also won the 2024 assembly elections and was made cabinet minister in the Hemant Soren government.

Did you play an important role during student movements also?

Sudivya Kumar was also in the news in recent times on issues related to student movements. According to reports, he played a key role in talks between the government and students during the student agitation over alleged irregularities in JPSC and CGL exam results.

How did JMM pay tribute?

Condoling the demise of Sudivya Kumar, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha remembered him as a dedicated party worker and government minister. The party said that his untimely demise is an irreparable loss for JMM, the government and the entire Jharkhand.

As soon as the news of his demise spread, his supporters and party workers started reaching the hospital in Giridih. There is a wave of mourning in the political circles of the state also.

What is the impact of Sudivya Kumar's death on Jharkhand politics?

As a senior JMM leader, two-time MLA and minister of several important departments, Sudivya Kumar Sonu had an important role in the government and the organisation. His sudden demise is being considered a big loss to JMM and Hemant Soren government.

Note: Regarding the age of death of Sudivya Kumar Sonu, information of 54 and 56 years has come out in different reports, hence the age has not been mentioned in the news.