Jharkhand, Aug. 5 -- The mortal remains of former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder patron Shibu Soren were taken for the last rites on Tuesday at his native village, Nimra, in Ramgarh district. Shibu Soren passed away at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on August 4, after a prolonged illness.

His political career spanned over four decades, during which he served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times and held key portfolios, including Union Coal Minister during the UPA government led by Dr Manmohan Singh.

The mortal remains of the veteran tribal leader were brought out of his residence in Ranchi on Tuesday and taken to the State Assembly for public homage.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren ac...