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.

Bhajahari Mahato
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
1952–1957
Preceded byConstituency Established
Succeeded byConstituency Dissolved
ConstituencyManbhum South Cum Dhalbhum
In office
1962–1972
Preceded byBibhuti Bhusan Das Gupta
Succeeded byDebendranath Mahato
ConstituencyPurulia
Personal details
Born1911
Died2003
Political partyLok Sewak Sangha

Early life

Mahato 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 career

After 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 Manbhum

Mahato 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 life

Mahato was married to Shanto Devi in 1926.[9] They had two sons and two daughters.

Death

Mahato died in 2003.[1]

References
  1. "মানভূমের ইতিহাস এবং ভজহরি মাহাতো". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). 23 February 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  2. "Manbhum Lok Sevak Sangh". Lok Sabha. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  3. "General Elections, India, 1962- Constituency Wise Detailed Results" (PDF). West Bengal. Election Commission. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
  4. "General Elections, India, 1967 - Constituency Wise Detailed Results" (PDF). West Bengal. Election Commission. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
  5. "বড় ভূমিকা ছিল টুসু সত্যাগ্রহের". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). 2 November 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  6. "আজ পুরুলিয়ার জন্মদিন, আনন্দের সঙ্গী আক্ষেপও". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). 1 November 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  7. "ভাষা আন্দোলনে মানভূম". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). 20 February 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  8. Pal, Suvam (21 February 2023). "A forgotten Chhau dancer-cum-Tusu singer-turned-MP and his fight to save Bangla". www.telegraphindia.com. The Telegraph India. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  9. "MAHATO, SHRI BHAJAHARI". Lok Sabha. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
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