Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu dies of cardiac arrest
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- The Hindu
- The Indian Express
- Hindustan Times
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Sudivya Kumar Sonu, the Jharkhand Minister for Higher and Technical Education and Urban Development, died of cardiac arrest on Sunday, September 6, 2026. He was 56 years old. Reports indicate that the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader complained of discomfort at his residence before being rushed to a private hospital in Giridih, where he passed away during treatment.
A two term legislator from Giridih, Mr. Kumar held several portfolios including Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Sports and Youth Affairs. He was described as a close aide to Chief Minister Hemant Soren and played a significant role in managing party crises, including during Mr. Soren's 2024 arrest related to land fraud and money laundering allegations. Just prior to his death, Mr. Kumar had led a government delegation to Karnataka to discuss tourism infrastructure and forest management cooperation.
The JMM expressed profound grief, calling his death an irreparable loss to the party and the state. He is survived by two daughters and a son. While most reports focused on his official roles and party contributions, a center lean source highlighted his specific role as a key negotiator with student protesters.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- Emphasized his dedication as a comrade and his administrative efforts to improve state tourism.
- Centre
- Focused on his role as a negotiator with student protesters.
- Centre-right
- Detailed the medical circumstances of his death and provided reactions from fellow ministers.
Sources
- Centre-right Hindustan Times: Jharkhand higher education minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu dies of cardiac arrest
- Centre-right Hindustan Times: ‘Irreparable loss’: JMM mourns minister Sudivya Kumar’s death
- Centre-left The Hindu: Sudivya Kumar, JMM senior leader and Jharkhand Minister, dies at 56
- Centre The Indian Express: Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu, key negotiator with student protesters, dies at 54
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