Ranchi, Sept. 6 -- Political leaders across party lines condoled the demise of Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu.

Minister Kumar passed away at Mercy Hospital in Giridih late Sunday night after suffering a heart attack, hospital authorities said. He was brought to the hospital with complaints of chest pain and was declared dead despite resuscitation efforts by doctors.

BJP leader Pratul Shahdeo said the news is extremely shocking for the entire state.

"This is extremely shocking news for the entire Jharkhand. Despite different ideologies, we have had very meaningful discussions with him. We often talked about how to find a middle path and develop Jharkhand. He is a splendid example of how a grassroots worker can reach the level of ...