Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar passed away late Sunday night at Mercy Hospital in Giridih following a heart attack, hospital officials confirmed. He was admitted with chest pain but was declared dead despite attempts at resuscitation.
Dr Shahzad Sheikh of Mercy Hospital stated, “Patient Sudivya Kumar came to us around 02:15. The patient had chest pain for two hours, and when the patient came here, he had already aspirated. Whatever he had vomited had gone into the lungs. Upon coming, he was immediately intubated. On the ECG, there were signs of a heart attack. Within 10-15 minutes, the patient collapsed. CPR was started. While CPR was in progress, all CPR procedures were done, and despite all resuscitation measures, the patient was pronounced dead.”
Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed his sorrow at the minister’s passing, describing Sudivya Kumar as an elder brother and dedicated colleague. In a post on
He continued, “Sonu Bhaiya was not just a senior colleague or political associate to me. He was like an elder brother—affectionate, guiding, and steadfastly standing by my side in every difficult time. The moments spent with him and the lessons learned from him will always remain with me.”
Soren highlighted Sudivya Kumar’s involvement with the Jharkhand movement and his lifelong dedication to the state’s identity and rights. “As a dedicated soldier of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, he devoted his entire life to the fight for Jharkhand’s identity, rights, and pride. His dedication to Jharkhandiyat and his indomitable spirit will always be remembered,” he said.
He added, “Sonu Bhaiya, your passing is a personal loss for me. Your absence will always be felt. I will carry your affection, your struggles, and your commitment to Jharkhand with me for life. You will always be remembered, Bhaiya.”
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) also mourned the demise of its senior leader, calling the loss irreparable for the party, government and state. In a statement on departed soul and provide strength to the bereaved family and all comrades in this difficult time.”
JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey described Sudivya Kumar’s death as an irreparable loss for the party and state politics. Speaking to ANI, he said, “Our colleague and Cabinet Minister is no longer with us. He suffered a heart attack; although he was rushed to the hospital, he could not be saved. It is tragic news, an irreparable loss for the JMM and for the politics of Jharkhand… Sudivya Kumar was a remarkable figure; he was also my friend. It is hard to believe that he has left us.”