Shibu Soren’s career has managed to span four decades till date because of the paradox he is to Indian politics. He has represented the hitherto unrepresented and yet considered himself beyond the call for acceptable political conduct. There are others of his ilk. But the voter, in keeping with trends around the country, has decided to cut short his manipulative tactics. The victory of little-known Gopal Krishna Patar of the insignificant Jharkhand Party testifies to that. Hopefully, those that take after “Guruji” are watching their step.