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Jharkhand CM Honors Statehood Leader Nirmal Mahato

Jharkhand CM Honors Statehood Leader Nirmal Mahato
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren remembers statehood movement leader Nirmal Mahato · theprint.in

Jharkhand's Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, recently honored Nirmal Mahato, a leader who fought for Jharkhand to become its own state.

This was on Mahato's 75th birthday.

Soren put flowers on a statue of Mahato and spoke about how important Mahato was to the state's history.

Mahato was sadly killed by unknown people in 1987.

Soren said that Mahato's ideas and work still inspire the young people of Jharkhand today.

Many party workers were also present to show their respect.

Key facts

Person Honored
Nirmal Mahato
Occasion
75th birth anniversary
Location
Jail More, Ranchi
Date
December 25
Honoring Person
Hemant Soren (Jharkhand CM)
Associated Party
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)
Date of Death
August 8, 1987
Place of Death
Chamaria guest house, Jamshedpur

Quotes

Hemant Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister

“The youth of our state consider him as their guide and source of inspiration. Every youngster in the state takes pride in him. We will continue to move forward while keeping his ideas alive.”
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“Mahato ji made invaluable contribution to the statehood movement. By imbibing his ideals and thoughts, the state is continuously moving forward.”
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