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Sudivya Kumar, a Jharkhand minister and JMM senior leader, died after a heart attack.
He represented Giridih and held portfolios including tourism, higher and technical education, and urban development.
Reports say he had recently returned from a delegation visit to Karnataka focused on tourism infrastructure.
Party leaders described his death as an irreparable loss and expressed mourning.
Why it mattersA sudden ministerial death can trigger political succession, administrative changes, and public grief in Jharkhand.
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Several reports note his close association with Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his role during party crises.