Jairam Kumar Mahato
Jairam Kumar Mahato | |
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| President of Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha | |
| Assumed office 18 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Member of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 23 November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Baby Devi |
| Constituency | Dumri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1994 Mantand, Dhanbad district, Bihar (now Jharkhand) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha |
| Parent | Krishna Prasad Mahato |
| Education | Master of Arts (Vinoba Bhave University) |
Jairam Kumar Mahato (born 27 September 1994) popularly known as Tiger Jairam is an Indian activist and politician.[1][2] He is serving as the member of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly from the Dumri Assembly constituency on the symbol of Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha, a newly formed political party for safeguarding Jharkhandi local languages and cultural heritage.[3][4][5][6]
Mahato is the founder of Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha, formerly known as Jharkhandi Bhasha Khatiyan Sangharsh Samiti.[7] He fought 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election from Dumri Assembly constituency and Bermo Assembly constituency seats.[8][9] He won the Dumri seat by defeating the sitting minister Baby Devi and lost the Bermo seat, claiming the second spot. [10][11]
Early life and education
[edit]Jairam Kumar Mahato was born to Krishna Prasad Mahato on 27 September 1994 at Mantand village of Topchanchi, Dhanbad.[12][13] Mahato hails from a family deeply connected to Jharkhand's statehood movement. [14] His father was an organizer in the movement for Jharkhand's statehood. He was just two years old when his father lost his life from head injuries sustained during a protest.[15][10][16]
He completed Master of Arts in English from P. K. Roy Memorial College, Dhanbad, under Vinoba Bhave University in 2017.[17]
References
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- ^ "सियासी लड़ाई में कहां खड़े हैं जयराम महतो? विधानसभा चुनाव में झारखंड के 'टाइगर' की होगी पहली बड़ी परीक्षा". Jansatta (in Hindi). 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Dumri Election Result 2024 LIVE: Jairam Kumar Mahato of JLKM Wins". News18. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Bhattacharya, Abhik (2024-11-23). "Jharkhand Elections: Why Jairam Mahato Couldn't Make A Dent". Outlook India. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Jairam Mahato: The Young Firebrand Leader Who Could Upset NDA, INDIA Bloc's Equations in Jharkhand". thewire.in. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Bhelari, Amit (2024-06-07). "Jharkhand witnesses rise of new political outfit in State". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Bhelari, Amit (2024-08-17). "In the run up to assembly poll, Congress appoints new Jharkhand Chief". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Agrawal, Shankar (2024-11-16). "Jairam 'Tiger' Mahto contesting from two Assembly seats, to face first big test". The Avenue Mail. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Jharkhand Election 2024: जयराम महतो 2 जगह से लड़ेंगे चुनाव, JLKM ने जारी की 14 प्रत्यशियों की दूसरी सूची - JLKM Releases Second List of 14 Candidates Jairam Mahato to Contest from Two Seats". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ a b Staff, Scroll (2024-11-23). "Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha's Jairam Mahato wins Dumri seat, loses Bermo". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Jairam Mahato's JKLM shakes up Jharkhand poll with Dumri victory". Hindustan Times. Nov 24, 2024. Retrieved Nov 29, 2024.
- ^ "Tiger Jairam Kumar Mahato". Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha.
- ^ "झारखंड चुनाव: कौन हैं जयराम महतो जो NDA और INDIA गठबंधन के बन सकते हैं चुनौती". आज तक (in Hindi). 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Who is 'tiger' Jairam Mahato ?". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ Minj, Nolina (2024-11-13). "In Jharkhand, a young leader's growing popularity leaves established parties worried". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Tiger Jairam Mahto Biography | JBKSS / JLKM Party | जयराम कुमार महतो | Jharkhand Circle - Jharkhand Circle". 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Jairam Kumar Mahato (Independent(IND)):Constituency- Giridih (Jharkhand) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 2024-11-23.