Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu dies at 56 after suffering a heart attack, according to multiple reports. Several outlets say he died following cardiac arrest, with details pointing to a sudden medical episode in Giridih.
Reports say the minister, an MLA from Giridih, was taken to Mercy Hospital after complaining of chest pain and is pronounced dead there. The Hindu and Free Press Journal also cite the date of death as September 6, describing cardiac arrest, while other outlets refer to the incident as a heart attack without additional medical specifics.
Across outlets, Sudivya Kumar Sonu’s role in the Jharkhand government is described similarly. NDTV, The Hindu, and other reports say he held charge of multiple portfolios, including Tourism, Arts and Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs. The Hindu and Free Press Journal also list responsibilities such as Higher and Technical Education and Urban Development, and Times of India notes his association with those departments as part of his ministerial work. Leaders across party lines and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) express condolences and grief over his death.
