School edu min Ramdas suffers brain haemorrhage, airlifted to New Delhi
Ramdas, a three-time Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA from Ghatshila, suffered a fall at his home in Ghorabandha in Telco and was taken to the Tata Motors Hospital in a state of unconsciousness. After emergency medical response, he was airlifted from Sonari aerodrome, accompanied by his family members.
"Ramdas Soren was airlifted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, earlier today. He is currently in a critical condition and on life support.
A multi-disciplinary team of senior specialists is closely monitoring his condition and providing intensive medical care. Further updates will be shared in due course," the hospital said in a statement in the evening.
Chief minister Hemant Soren, who is currently in New Delhi attending to his ailing father Shibu, shared a JMM post on his X handle and prayed for Ramdas' speedy recovery. "His struggle, dedication and sense of service to the people is our inspiration," Hemant's post read.
Meanwhile, state health minister Irfan Ansari flew out to New Delhi to personally monitor the treatment of his cabinet colleague. "He is critical, but stable. I am hopeful he will return home soon," he said in a statement. Leader of opposition Babulal Marandi also prayed for his speedy recovery.
The 62-year-old politician is a popular face among party cadres and led JMM's organisation in East Singhbhum and Kolhan division since former CM Champai Soren switched over to the BJP in August last year.
Ramdas led JMM led INDIA bloc from the front in the last assembly election. The alliance eventually won 11 out of 14 seats across three districts.
As rumours swirled about his health condition, several senior JMM leaders urged the public to wait for official information from verified channels. "Misleading news at this critical juncture could add to the stress of Ramdas Da's family members," JMM spokesperson Tanuj Khatri said.
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