Senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu has died after suffering a heart attack, according to reports. The senior legislator from Giridih was undergoing treatment at a hospital after his health suddenly deteriorated. Sonu, who held several key portfolios in the Jharkhand government, was serving as Minister for Higher and Technical Education and Urban Development. He also held charge of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs.
Sudivya Sonu’s Health Deteriorated Suddenly
According to reports, Sonu’s condition worsened suddenly on Saturday night. He was rushed to a hospital for treatment, but despite medical efforts, he died while undergoing treatment. His sudden death has triggered grief among leaders and workers of the JMM, with party members mourning the loss of a senior colleague and dedicated political leader.
JMM Mourns Senior Leader
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha expressed shock and grief over Sonu’s untimely demise. In a post, the party said, “Those who were our companions just yesterday are now only memories with us today.” The JMM described Sonu as a dedicated comrade and minister in the Jharkhand government, adding that the party family was “stunned and heartbroken” by his death.
ज़िंदगी की क्षणभंगुरता…
कल तक जो साथी हमारे बीच थे, आज उनकी स्मृतियाँ ही हमारे साथ हैं। जीवन की अनिश्चितता हमें एक बार फिर गहरे दुःख और शोक में छोड़ गई है।
झारखंड मुक्ति मोर्चा के समर्पित साथी एवं झारखंड सरकार के मंत्री सुदिव्य कुमार के असामयिक निधन से पूरा झामुमो परिवार… pic.twitter.com/CqsHItNpzR
— Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (@JmmJharkhand) September 6, 2026
State Ministers Pay Tribute
Jharkhand Transport, Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Deepak Birua also expressed his condolences over Sonu’s death. In his condolence message, Birua said he was deeply saddened by the death of his fellow minister and described Sonu as a brother.
झारखंड सरकार के साथी मंत्री भाई सुदिव्य सोनू जी के निधन से मन मर्माहत है।
कल रात अचानक उनकी तबीयत बिगड़ी,रात में ही उन्हें अस्पताल में इलाज के दौरान उनका देहावसान हो गया।
ईश्वर उनकी आत्मा को शांति दें एवं परिवार जनों को दुःख सहने की शक्ति दें।
अश्रुपूर्ण और अंतिम जोहार भाई। pic.twitter.com/fEQnsycmy2
— Deepak Birua (@deepakbiruajmm) September 6, 2026
He said Sonu’s health had suddenly deteriorated the previous night and that he was taken to a hospital, where he died during treatment. The death of Sudivya Kumar Sonu has left the JMM and the Jharkhand political establishment mourning the loss of a prominent leader.
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