Dhanbad witnessed a significant moment on Thursday as Chief Minister Hemant Soren arrived with his spouse, Kalpana Soren, at the Badiyapur home of former legislator Anand Mahato. The purpose was clear: to participate in the solemn shraddh ceremony for Mahato’s son, the late Dr. Buddhadev Mahato.
Soren led the tributes by offering pushpanjali at the doctor’s portrait, his expression reflecting profound sorrow. He invoked divine blessings for the soul’s eternal peace and fortitude for the bereaved relatives. This act of reverence was more than ritual—it symbolized enduring political camaraderie.
Not to be outdone, Kalpana Soren, a prominent MLA, mirrored the gesture, adding her own layer of empathy. The couple then engaged deeply with Anand Mahato and kin, sharing sympathies and bolstering their spirits. Such interactions reveal the softer undercurrents of Jharkhand’s political dynamics.
Dr. Buddhadev Mahato, respected in medical and social circles, left a void in Dhanbad’s community fabric. The Chief Minister’s attendance drew attention to familial legacies in politics, with Anand Mahato’s contributions still echoing in local assemblies.
This visit aligns with Soren’s pattern of personal involvement in constituency matters. As Jharkhand navigates economic challenges in coal-rich Dhanbad, such humane gestures foster goodwill. The event concluded on a note of collective mourning, reinforcing communal bonds.