Sudivya Kumar, JMM senior leader and Jharkhand Minister, dies at 56
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CM Hemant Soren and Governor Santosh Gangwar mourn his death. Two days of state mourning will be observed; last rites are scheduled for today at 3:30 p.m. at the Usri River-Harsinghraydih cremation ground in Giridih district
- Why it matters
- Kumar held ministerial office in Jharkhand state government; his death creates an immediate vacancy in the cabinet and removes a senior figure from the ruling JMM party during its tenure.
- Most affected
- Jharkhand state government — Loses a minister; cabinet reshuffling will be needed to fill the vacant portfolio.
JMM party — Loses a senior leader at an unspecified time in its term. - Likely next
- Whether the Jharkhand government announces a replacement minister and which portfolio Kumar held.
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