Shibu Soren Posthumously Awarded Padma Bhushan; JMM Demands Bharat Ratna
Veteran tribal leader and JMM patriarch Shibu Soren was posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to public affairs. While the award was announced on Republic Day eve, the JMM and ally Congress expressed disappointment, stating Soren deserved the Bharat Ratna for his unparalleled stature and work.