Shibu Soren: Why the 'Dashom Guru' Missed Jharkhand's First CM Post

• Jharkhand became India's 28th state on November 15, 2000, after a long struggle led by Shibu Soren and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha.
• Shibu Soren, a key figure in the Jharkhand movement, was considered the strongest contender for the first Chief Minister.
• He claimed assurance from the NDA for the CM post in exchange for JMM's support to Nitish Kumar's government in Bihar.
• Opposition parties (Congress, RJD) offered Shibu Soren the CM post if he left the NDA, aiming to prevent BJP from power.
• Despite his strong claim and public support, BJP ultimately chose Babulal Marandi as Jharkhand's first Chief Minister.

Why It Matters: Shibu Soren, despite leading the Jharkhand movement, was denied the first CM post by the NDA.