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Bhajahari Mahato
Bhajahari Mahato (1911–2003) was an Indian politician belonging to Lok Sewak Sangha. He was elected thrice as a member of the Lok Sabha. Early lifeMahato was born on 1911. He took part in Civil disobedience movement and August movement.[1] He was arrested during the British Rule. He was sentenced to seven years in prison. Later, he was released in 1946.[1] Post independence careerAfter the formation of Lok Sewak Sangha Mahato joined the party from Indian National Congress. He was elected as a member of the Lok Sabha from erstwhile Manbhum South Cum Dhalbhum in 1952 as a Lok Sewak Sangha candidate.[2] Later, he was elected from Purulia in 1962 and 1967.[3][4] Role in Bengali language movement in ManbhumMahato took part in the Bengali language movement in Manbhum. He raised the issue of Bengali language movement in Manbhum in the Lok Sabha.[1] He wrote Tusu songs during that time.[5] He wrote the Tusu song titled "Shun Bihari Bhai Tora Rakhte Larbi Dang Dekhai".[6] He was arrested by the Government of Bihar during that time.[7][8] Personal lifeMahato was married to Shanto Devi in 1926.[9] They had two sons and two daughters. DeathMahato died in 2003.[1] References
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