Political leaders across eastern India expressed profound grief following the unexpected passing of JMM Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu in Ranchi. Official statements confirmed that JMM Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu dies after suffering a massive cardiac arrest at his personal residence in Giridih district.
According to attending physicians and local authorities, the 56-year-old minister complained of severe physical discomfort late Saturday night. Family members quickly transported him to a nearby private medical facility in Giridih. Despite emergency clinical intervention by doctors, his health condition deteriorated rapidly, and he succumbed to cardiac arrest in the early hours today.
Who Was Giridih Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu?
Sudivya Kumar Sonu was serving his second consecutive term as the elected Member of the Legislative Assembly representing the Giridih constituency. As a senior cabinet minister in the state government, he managed several critical departments, including Higher and Technical Education, Urban Development, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs.
The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha released an official tribute on social media platforms, describing the loss as a profound and irreplaceable blow to both the political party and state governance. Party colleagues, cabinet ministers, and opposition leaders across political lines conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family while praising his lifelong dedication to regional social welfare.
The sudden departure leaves a significant leadership void within the regional administration and his home constituency. State authorities are making necessary arrangements for public tributes and official state honors ahead of the final rites in Giridih.

