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]
Jairam Kumar Mahato | |
|---|---|
 Mahato in 2024 | |
| 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) |
| Nickname | Tiger |
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 registered a historic win from Dumri seat by defeating the sitting minister Baby Devi but lost the Bermo seat, claiming the second spot.[10][11][12]
Early life and education
editJairam Kumar Mahato was born to Krishna Prasad Mahato on 27 September 1994 at Mantand village of Topchanchi, Dhanbad.[13][14] Mahato hails from a family deeply connected to Jharkhand's statehood movement.[15] 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.[16][10][17]
He completed Master of Arts in English from P. K. Roy Memorial College, Dhanbad, under Vinoba Bhave University in 2017.[18]
Career
editJairam Kumar Mahato fought 2024 Indian general election from Giridih Lok Sabha constituency as an independent candidate at the age of 29 years. He got 347332 votes and stood at the third position, while Mathura Prasad Mahato of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha stood second and Chandra Prakash Choudhary of All Jharkhand Students Union won the election.[19]
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 Scroll Staff (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.
- ^ Pheroze L., Vincent (2024-11-24). "'Tiger' burns bright in Jharkhand: Jairam Mahato triumphs with historic Win". The Telegraph India. New Delhi. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Giridih election results 2024 live updates: AJSU's Chandra Prakash Choudhary wins against JMM's Mathura Prasad Mahato with a margin of 80880 votes". The Times of India. 2024-06-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-05.