Telangana is set to build a new Hyderabad Bhavan and name it after Shibu Soren, a respected leader and former Chief Minister of Jharkhand. This crucial decision highlights the state’s deep respect for Soren’s many years of work for the country and its people, especially his role in the fight for separate states. The new building will stand as a lasting mark of his efforts and further strengthen the good links between Telangana and Jharkhand. This major announcement comes as the state acknowledges his vital contributions to Indian politics.
Telangana Government to Build New Bhavan in Hyderabad
The Telangana government has announced plans to build a new building called “Shibu Soren Bhawan” in Hyderabad. This building will be created to honor the memory of Shibu Soren, a respected tribal leader and former Chief Minister of Jharkhand. The announcement was made by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on August 16, 2025, when he visited Ramgarh in Jharkhand to pay respects to Shibu Soren. Shibu Soren had passed away earlier, on August 4, 2025, at the age of 81.
The decision to build this new Bhavan shows the strong connection and respect between the states of Telangana and Jharkhand. Chief Minister Reddy stated that the new building will be fully funded by the Telangana government. This act is a way to remember Shibu Soren’s hard work and long fight for the rights of tribal people and for the creation of separate states.
Understanding Shibu Soren’s Background
Shibu Soren, often called “Dishom Guru” or “Guruji” by his followers, was born on January 11, 1944, in Nemra village, which is now in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand. He came from the Santhal tribal community. From a young age, he saw how moneylenders and landlords took advantage of poor tribal people. This experience made him determined to fight for justice and rights for his community.
At just 18 years old, in 1962, Shibu Soren started the Santhal Navyuvak Sangh. The aim was to bring young tribal people together for social change. Later, in 1972, he played a key role in forming the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) political party along with Binod Bihari Mahato and A. K. Roy. The main goal of JMM was to get land rights and a separate state for the tribal people of the region. He led movements to reclaim tribal land that had been taken by moneylenders and landlords. His strong actions earned him great respect among tribal communities. he became a very popular figure. After many years of hard work, the demand for a separate state was met with the creation of Jharkhand on November 15, 2000.
Shibu Soren’s Time in Politics
Shibu Soren had a long and essential career in Indian politics, lasting over four decades. He was elected to the Lok Sabha, which is a part of India’s Parliament, seven times from the Dumka area. He served in the Lok Sabha in 1980, from 1989 to 1998. again from 2002 to 2019. He also served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, another part of India’s Parliament, from June 2020 until his death in August 2025.
In his home state, Shibu Soren served as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times. His first term was brief in March 2005. He then served from August 2008 to January 2009. again from December 2009 to May 2010. At the national level, he also held the position of Union Coal Minister in the central government between 2004 and 2006. He was known for being a strong voice for tribal communities, the poor. those who were not given proper rights. Even with some legal challenges during his career, he remained a very influential tribal leader. His work focused on solving social problems, fighting against drug abuse. opposing the exploitation of people by private moneylenders.
A Bridge Between States: Shibu Soren and Telangana
The decision by the Telangana government to honor Shibu Soren highlights his key role in the formation of Telangana state. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy noted that Shibu Soren was a strong supporter of the demand for Telangana statehood. He said that Soren consistently supported the creation of smaller states and showed great support for the Telangana movement until it succeeded.
Former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao also remembered Shibu Soren’s crucial support for the Telangana movement. He stated that Shibu Soren was the first guest invited to the first meeting held in Hyderabad in 2001, when the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), now Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), party was formed to fight for a separate Telangana. Mr. Rao said that Soren’s presence at that meeting gave clear direction to the movement and showed strong national support. He added that the movement led by Shibu Soren for Jharkhand state, which showed the spirit of different states working together, inspired the movement for a separate Telangana state. The support from Shibu Soren and his party, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, was seen as very crucial in pushing for Telangana’s creation in 2014, especially when JMM was part of the central government. K. Chandrashekar Rao even visited Shibu Soren in March 2022 to thank him and seek his blessings. Both current and former chief ministers of Telangana have stressed that Shibu Soren’s services to the tribal community and his support for Telangana will be remembered in history.
The Meaning of the New Bhavan
The upcoming “Shibu Soren Bhawan” in Hyderabad will serve as a symbol of the shared history and mutual respect between the people of Telangana and Jharkhand. It will stand as a reminder of the successful struggles for separate statehood in India. the leaders who made them possible. The construction of this Bhavan by the Telangana government shows its appreciation for Shibu Soren’s legacy and his support for their own state’s formation.
This new building is more than just a structure; it represents the shared struggles of different regions for self-governance and the recognition of tribal rights. It will honor Shibu Soren’s vision for justice and dignity for all communities. His unwavering commitment to his people and his support for similar movements across the country have left a lasting mark on India’s federal system and tribal society. The “Shibu Soren Bhawan” will stand as a permanent tribute to a leader who worked tirelessly to bring about social and political change.
