Ranchi: Shibu Soren i.e. Guruji is the most important tribal chief of Jharkhand. He’ll flip 80 on January 11. He has a significant contribution in making Jharkhand a separate state and ending the Mahajani system. Even whereas residing within the forests and hills of Parasnath, he fought in opposition to the moneylenders and fought for a separate state. Are grassroots leaders. Some a part of the story of his wrestle has been showing within the media, however there are some data which haven’t been revealed until date. For the primary time, some such untold tales and incidents of the wrestle have been revealed by Shibu Soren’s spouse Rupi Soren (whom the individuals of Jharkhand name Mataji or Aunty). This dialog occurred on May 1, 2023 at Guruji’s residence in Ranchi.
This dialog reveals how a lot Rupi Soren has contributed to Shibu Soren’s success and his wrestle proper after his marriage. He not solely raised the youngsters, but additionally thrashed the moneylenders who had come to take over the farm and obtained Guruji launched. Learn the excerpt of Anuj Kumar Sinha’s particular dialog with Rupi Soren (Mataji).
Query: Guruji was within the motion. What scenario did you face instantly after marriage?
Reply: It’s a very outdated factor. Shortly after my marriage, Guruji was arrested and imprisoned in Hazaribagh jail. We have been left alone. Regardless of our efforts, we weren’t in a position to get our husband i.e. Guruji launched from jail. Could not consider any method. There was no help from wherever. We have been in nice hassle. She was pondering methods to get Guruji launched.
Query: What did you do then, how did you get launched Guruji?
Reply: Guruji was lodged in Hazaribagh jail. Other than me, nobody was making efforts to get him out of jail. We have been questioning how we’d dwell alone right here within the village. The wedding occurred a while in the past. No baby was even born. I did not even have cash to take any measures to get Guruji launched. My maternal home is Chandil. We went to a person from the village and mentioned that your son is in jail. He must be freed. Both lend us some cash or get Chandil’s ticket canceled. He supported me and made preparations to ship me to Baba (his father) in Chandil.
Query: So how was Guruji launched once more?
Reply: We instructed our Baba, your son-in-law is lodged in Hazaribagh jail. How will we dwell? In some way get him out of jail. Baba mentioned – It’ll take a while to rearrange the cash. Baba organized the cash. All of us went to Hazaribagh with Baba and obtained Guruji launched from jail and introduced him to Nemra. When Guruji got here out of jail, his situation was very dangerous. He was cured by taking good care of him in Nemra. Even right this moment my thoughts trembles remembering that incident.
Query: Moneylenders additionally harassed you in Nemra. What was the incident and the way did you cope with it?
Reply: Sure, an try was made to harass us too. Guruji was in jail then. Someday a moneylender named Bishtu Saav introduced some individuals and forcibly began plowing our discipline. If we have been refused then he wouldn’t agree. We have been offended and attacked him with the paddy harvester’s sickle. He began operating. Tore his garments and caught maintain of him. Then she known as out to her sister-in-law (Guruji’s sister), “Mother, please come.” His hair must be reduce and tamed. Sister-in-law has come. Each of us beat him. Then the moneylender ran away. After that he didn’t attempt to plow the land once more.
Query: Did different individuals within the household not oppose the moneylender?
Reply: It was uncle. Began saying that daughter-in-law, these are highly effective individuals. Do not mess with it. Then we additionally instructed uncle that he’s plowing your land, occupying it and you might be saving it. You step apart. We’ll cope with this.
Query: When Guruji was in absconding. When the police ordered to shoot them on sight, did they arrive to their village Nemra?
Reply: On the time of absconding, Guruji Nemra used to come back solely often. He used to ship his associates to inquire in regards to the effectively being of the home. Many occasions Guruji had despatched Basant Pathak to Nemra. By means of this, Guruji may get details about the youngsters and household. He used to come back to fulfill his household whereas avoiding the police. Used to alter his disguise additionally. As soon as Guruji had an encounter with the police within the village itself. The police didn’t acknowledge Guruji. I had requested Guruji himself whether or not he had seen Shibu Soren right here?
Query: Did the police harass you or your loved ones in the course of the motion?
Reply: Police used to come back extra round 1970. She used to harass me additionally. As soon as the police got here and began asking a whole lot of questions, we shouted and mentioned – This isn’t Shibu Soren’s home, that is Rupi Soren’s home. Shibu Soren doesn’t come right here. Wherever they’re, go there and search.
Query: Any memorable incident?
Reply: When Guruji was on the run. The forests and mountains round Tundi have been their hideout. However there was no hint of him. My thoughts was very nervous. Then my sister-in-law and I made a decision to go to the forest ourselves and discover out about Guruji. All three of us, my mom (mother-in-law) and sister-in-law, had gone to the forest to seek for Guruji. Durga was in his lap. Then all of us needed to wander lots. It was a really tough time for our household. My sister-in-law (Guruji’s sister) at all times stayed with me throughout my tough occasions.
Query: Guruji was within the motion, how did he elevate his kids?
Reply: Guruji used to agitate. Used to vanish for months. Then we used to deal with the home. Used to boost kids. Typically he lived in Nemra and typically in his dad and mom’ home in Chandil. That was a day of wrestle. Progressively it grew to become a behavior. When Guruji got here out of the forests and brazenly obtained concerned within the Jharkhand motion, the issues began decreasing. After that there was full cooperation from the employees.
Query: Who have been these individuals who supported you throughout your wrestle?
Reply: There was one Gyanranjan, who used to come back commonly. Used to cooperate. Simon Marandi additionally obtained equal help. The identify of Dhan Singh Mundari involves thoughts among the many believers. We weren’t involved with politics. Gyan Ranjan was in Congress, however we didn’t go to events.
Query: How did you are feeling when Jharkhand was shaped?
Reply: Felt superb. The dream was fulfilled.
Query: Give details about Guruji’s private alternative?
Reply: Guruji is comfy. Are linked to the bottom. Really feel higher amongst bushes, vegetation, agriculture, animals and birds. Don’t take medication. By no means drinks alcohol. Doesn’t eat meat or fish. Prefers greens and regular meals. Preserve outdated relations. Should you meet an outdated acquaintance and are in hassle, they do not allow you to go with out serving to you. Are of pure coronary heart. No matter is within the coronary heart, one speaks brazenly and clearly. Don’t fret about who felt dangerous and who appreciated it. Very completely satisfied to fulfill outdated individuals. Likes to dwell with household.
Query: Any extra fascinating details about Guruji?
Reply: Tells about marriage. It was about 60 years in the past. Guruji had come to my village (parental home) Chandil for Durga Puja. A Rajput household lived in my village. Somebody from that household was married close to Nemra. He was launched to Guruji. They introduced Guruji to Chandil for Durga Puja. We have been solely eight years outdated then. After the puja, the uncle of the Rajput household mentioned to Guruji – Let’s go for Durga Puja. Should you set up a relationship on this village, the connection will turn out to be stronger. There’s a woman (about me) within the village. Should you marry her, your future will probably be made. Guruji mentioned, Uncle, how can we get married. My elder brother shouldn’t be married. Uncle mentioned, be sure. We’ll collectively discover a bride for brother. After that the primary brother (Guruji’s elder brother) obtained married. We waited for a number of years. Then the wedding occurred. Since then we’ve got been companions in each happiness and sorrow.
Query: Any extra message?
Reply: Now I’m sufficiently old. Son Hemant is fulfilling a giant accountability. Guruji’s wrestle labored. Jharkhand was shaped. Everybody ought to work collectively, Jharkhand ought to stay affluent, that is what we would like. We have now no different needs.
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