Durga Soren (1970–2009) was a leader of

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (; ) is a political party in the Indian state of Jharkhand, founded by Binod Bihari Mahato, Shibu Soren, and A. K. Roy. Hemant Soren is the president of the JMM. JMM is also an influential political party in the state ...

and a member of

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. He was the son of JMM chief

Shibu Soren Shibu Soren (born 11 January 1944; ) is an Indian politician who is currently a member of the Rajya Sabha, representing Jharkhand, and the leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). He previously served as the 3rd Chief Minister of Jharkhand, ...

and the husband of Sita Soren, who was a Member of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly from Jama constituency. He was also the elder brother of

Hemant Soren Hemant Soren (born 10 August 1975) is an Indian politician who is serving as the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand since 4 July 2024. He previously held the office from 2019 to 2024 and from 2013 to 2014. He is also the president of the Jhark ...

, the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Durga Soren was elected as a

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from Jama constituency from 1995 to 2000. He lost in the 2005 assembly poll to Sunil Soren of

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. He also contested election from Godda constituency for

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but lost to Nishikant Dubey of

. He died at his Bokaro residence in his sleep on 21 May 2009. The cause of death was termed as a

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. He is survived by his parents Shibu and Roopi, wife Sita Soren and three daughters, Jayshree Soren, Rajshree Soren and Vijayshree Soren.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Soren, Durga Jharkhand Mukti Morcha politicians 1970 births 2009 deaths Bihar MLAs 1995–2000 Jharkhand MLAs 2000–2005