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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Lakhs gather at Nemra for Shibu Soren's Sanskar Bhoj; leaders across India pay tribute to Dishom Guru
RANCHI: Tributes poured in for 'Dishom Guru' Shibu Soren on his Sanskar Bhoj at his native place in Nemra on Saturday. From senior political figures and government officials to social representatives and local villagers, a vast gathering assembled to honour the memory of the revered leader, popularly known as 'Dishom Guru.' Dignitaries from all over the country participated in the Sanskar Bhoj. Apart from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Baba Ramdev, Pappu Yadav and several others visited Nemra. Governor Santosh Gangwar also offered floral tributes at Soren's portrait and joined the Sanskar Bhoj. He later met Chief Minister Hemant Soren and family members to express his condolences. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recalled that Shibu Soren's simplicity and personality had always impressed him. 'I had several meetings with Dishom Guru, Shibu Soren. His spontaneity, simplicity and personality always impressed me. Guruji was known not only as the guardian of tribals but also of other communities. I offer my humble tribute to him,' said Rajnath Singh after paying homage. Given the massive turnout, extensive arrangements were made for more than one lakh people visiting Nemra. Huge cutouts of late Shibu Soren were installed on both sides of the road. Around 4,000 street lights and over 200 generators were arranged to deal with any power failure. Five big pandals were raised at different places for the Sanskar Bhoj, each carrying Soren's picture where people paid their respects. More than 300 e-rickshaws operated between designated parking zones and the event venue. Resting areas and dedicated footpaths were set up for visitors' convenience.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
One lakh people expected to reach Nemra on Shibu Soren's Shraddha-karma; four helipads built for VIPs
RANCHI: More than 1 lakh people, including several VIPs, are expected to attend the Shradh-Karma of Dishom Guru Shibu Soren on August 15th and the Sanskar Bhoj on August 16th. As preparations are in full swing, four helipads have been built in Nemra. Out of these, three have been built near the ancestral house of Shibu Soren, while the other has been built on Lukaiyatand Road. Distribution of cards printed in Hindi and Santhali languages, has already started. The Cabinet Secretariat will send invitation letters to the President, Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, Congress President, Chief Ministers of states, and special guests. At the same time, the JMM District Committee has started sending cards to the people of the state. Barricades have been set up around 300 metres from Shibu Soren's ancestral house, with entry restricted to VIPs and close associates of the late leader. Most visitors' vehicles will be halted here, while a separate parking area has been arranged for VIPs one kilometre away. Only VIP vehicles will be allowed into the event venue, and 300 e-rickshaws have been stationed near Lukaiyatand to ferry attendees to the site. Additionally, a new road is being built from Gola to Silli More to ensure smooth travel to Nemra. Five big pandals are being set up, three of them for VIPs near the community hall. Guruji's picture will be displayed at four locations where people can pay their respects. Strict security arrangements have been made for the Shraddha rituals in Nemra. Nine IPS officers and 40 DSPs have been deployed—IPS from August 14 to 16 and DSPs from August 12 to 17. The police headquarters has issued the necessary orders.
