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Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu Dies of Cardiac Arrest

Sudivya Kumar Sonu, Jharkhand's Higher and Technical Education Minister, has died at the age of 56 due to a cardiac arrest. He was a two-term MLA from Giridih.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Sudivya Kumar Sonu, the Minister for Higher and Technical Education in Jharkhand, passed away at the age of 56 due to cardiac arrest, as reported by multiple sources. He was a senior leader in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and served two terms as the MLA for Giridih.

In addition to his role in higher education, Sonu held several other portfolios, including tourism, arts, culture, sports, and youth affairs. His sudden death has caused shock within the JMM and the broader political community in Jharkhand.

The JMM expressed deep condolences, describing Sonu's passing as an “irreparable loss” to the party and the state. They remembered his contributions and dedication to both his constituency and the party's initiatives.

The party conveyed their sympathies to his family, colleagues, and all those affected by his untimely demise, highlighting the impact of his work in various sectors in Jharkhand.

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