Overview

• The House passed by voice vote a resolution moved by Transport Minister Dipak Birua to recommend the country's highest civilian honour for the late JMM founder.
• Under the process, a state resolution is advisory and the Union government must decide on any posthumous conferment.
• Shibu Soren, a key figure in Jharkhand's creation and tribal politics, died on August 4 at age 81 while undergoing treatment in Delhi.
• Proceedings earlier were briefly adjourned after BJP protests over the Jharkhand State University Bill, 2025, and other issues disrupted Question Hour.
• Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi said the BJP supported the move and proposed adding Jaipal Singh Munda and Binod Bihari Mahto to the recommendation.