Rupi Soren had contested the Lok Sabha elections from Dumka, but lost to Babulal Marandi. In 1999, JMM had nominated her as a candidate, and she remained active in the party.

Rupi Soren, who had contested the Lok Sabha elections from Dumka, had lost to Babulal Marandi. In 1999, the JMM had nominated her as a candidate, and she remained active in the party. Rupi Soren, the wife of Dishom Guru Shibu Soren, the great hero of the Ranchi News Jharkhand movement, played an active role in both her political and social life, along with her family responsibilities. The JMM had nominated her as a candidate from the Dumka seat in the 1999 Lok Sabha elections.