Jagat Majhi

Jagat Majhi (born 1987)[1] is an Indian politician from Jharkhand. He is an MLA from Manoharpur Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribe community, in West Singhbhum District. He won the 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election, representing the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Majhi is from Chakardharpur, West Singhbhum District, Jharkhand. He is the son of late Devendra Majhi, a leader of Singhbhum's Jungle Andolan. His mother Joba Majhi is a five time MLA and an MP from Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency.[4] He completed his B.Com. in 2008 at Symbiosis College of arts and Commerce.[1]

Career

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Majhi won from Manoharpur Assembly constituency representing Jharkhand Mukti Morcha in the 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election. He polled 73,034 votes and defeated his nearest rial, Dinesh Chandra Boipai of All Jharkhand Students Union party, by a margin of 31,956 votes.[5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jagat Majhi(JMM):Constituency- MANOHARPUR (ST)(WEST SINGHBHUM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Manoharpur (Jharkhand) Assembly Election Results 2024 Live: Winner, Runner-up, Candidates List". The Indian Express. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Manoharpur, Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Highlights: Manoharpur सीट पर Jagat Majhi ने Dinesh Chandra Boipai को हराया, जानें किसे मिले कितने वोट". आज तक (in Hindi). 23 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Have to carry forward devpt legacy of my parents: Jagat". The Times of India. 28 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Manoharpur, Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: JMM's Jagat Majhi wins Manoharpur with 73034 votes". India Today. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Manoharpur Election Result 2024 LIVE: Jagat Majhi of JMM Wins". News18. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Manoharpur Constituency Election Results 2024: Manoharpur Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 November 2024.