Nemra (Ramgarh), Oct 18: Thousands of people gathered in Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s ancestral village of Nemra on Sunday to attend the funeral feast (Sanskar Bhoj) of his late mother, Roopi Soren. The programme was held in a dignified and peaceful atmosphere, with people from across Jharkhand and other parts of the country arriving to pay their respects to the departed soul and offer condolences to the bereaved Soren family.
A continuous stream of distinguished guests arrived in Nemra throughout the day. Political leaders, ministers, MPs, MLAs, administrative officials, social workers and other dignitaries visited the village and paid floral tributes to a photograph of the late Roopi Soren. They also expressed their condolences to the Chief Minister and his family during this difficult time.
Despite the atmosphere of grief, Chief Minister Hemant Soren personally supervised the arrangements at the venue. He met dignitaries as well as members of the general public, received their condolences and expressed his gratitude for the support extended to his family. He also ensured that visitors, including those who had travelled from distant places, did not face inconvenience.
In view of the large gathering and the movement of VIPs and VVIPs, the district administration and police personnel maintained extensive security and traffic arrangements in Nemra and the surrounding areas. Parking facilities, traffic movement, seating and food arrangements for visitors were managed systematically. Announcements were made continuously over microphones to keep people informed.
The administration’s arrangements ensured that the gathering remained orderly and that no untoward incident or disruption occurred during the programme. The event concluded peacefully.
At the conclusion of the Sanskar Bhoj programme, the Chief Minister and his family expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the people, well-wishers, administrative officials and police personnel who extended their support during this period of mourning.
