Sudesh Mahto
Indian politician
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Sudesh Mahto is an Indian politician from Jharkhand. He has served twice as the Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He has also held several key portfolios, including that of the Home Minister of Jharkhand. He is considered a popular youth icon in India.
Sudesh Mahto | |
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Mahto in 2010 | |
| Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand | |
| In office 11 September 2010 – 18 January 2013 | |
| Chief Minister | Arjun Munda |
| Preceded by | President's rule |
| Succeeded by | President's rule |
| In office 30 December 2009 – 29 May 2010 | |
| Chief Minister | Shibu Soren |
| Preceded by | President's rule |
| Succeeded by | President's rule |
| Member of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 23 December 2019 – 23 November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Seema Devi |
| Succeeded by | Amit Mahato |
| Constituency | Silli |
| In office 15 November 2000 – 23 December 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Keshav Mahto Kamlesh |
| Succeeded by | Amit Mahato |
| Constituency | Silli |
| President of AJSU Party | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 June 1974 |
| Party | AJSU Party |
| Spouse | Neha Mahto |
| Children | 2 |
Political career
He played a decisive role in Jharkhand statehood movement. He notably declined an offer of ministry from Lalu Prasad Yadav[1] and instead demanded a separate state of Jharkhand.[2]
He is the President of AJSU Party and is popularly regarded as “Boss" by followers & “King Maker" by political pundits. His close associates include - Chandra Prakash Choudhary, Deosharan Bhagat, Praveen Prabhakar, Ram Chandra Sahis, Lambodar Mahto and Nirmal Mahato Alais Tiwari Mahto.
Sudesh Mahto has close ties with Narendra Modi[3] and Amit Shah.[4] He is also friends with MS Dhoni and is often seen on shared platforms[5] playing cricket and football matches.[6][7]
Mahto has four times represented Silli constituency in Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. He is famous for his Silli Model of development. He is also known for his women centric development at grassroot level.[8]
To preserve the identity and history of Jharkhand, Mahto had announced to build a statue of Birsa Munda, known as the Statue of Ulgulan,[9] and a statue of Jharkhand movement leader Binod Bihari Mahato, known as the Statue of Revolution. However, both projects are yet to be finalized.[10]
He runs the Birsa Munda Archery Academy in Silli, which received the President's Award in 2016.[11] The academy has produced accomplished archers, including Madhumita Kumari, who won a silver medal for India at the Asian Games.[12]
