Statue of former deputy CM of Jharkhand Sudhir Mahto unveiled in Saraikela, rich tributes paid

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Saraikela, June 25: A life-size statue of former Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand, late Sudhir Mahto, was unveiled on Wednesday at Jhaduwa Morh in Ichagarh block of Saraikela district. The statue was unveiled by Ichagarh MLA Savita Mahto, wife of the late leader, on the occasion of his 69th birth anniversary.

The ceremony witnessed the presence of several prominent JMM leaders and party workers including JMM Central Working Committee member Charu Chand Kisku, Kablu Mahto, Sneha Mahto (daughter of the late leader), Omprakash Layak, Block President Nitai Oraon, Krishna Kishore Mahto, Kritivas Mahto, Amit Sinha, Naren Gope, Sapan Singhdev, and Pashupati Bagchi. Hundreds of JMM supporters also gathered to pay their respects.

Addressing the gathering, MLA Savita Mahto expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Ichagarh, stating, “The love and respect showed today for the work of my late husband is unforgettable. I will always stand by the people of Ichagarh.”

Simultaneously, tributes were paid to Sudhir Mahto across Jharkhand. At Shahid Nirmal Mahto Stadium in Uliyan , Jamshedpur, JMM leaders and workers garlanded his statue. Those present included State Education Minister Ramdas Soren, JMM Central Spokesperson Mohan Karmakar, former MP Suman Mahto, former Baharagora MLA Kunal Shadangi, and many other leaders, workers, and family members.

On the occasion, Minister Ramdas Soren highlighted the sacrifices made by the martyr Nirmal Mahto family during the Jharkhand statehood movement, stating that the JMM government was committed to honoring their legacy. He also emphasized the pivotal role played by Sudhir Mahto in the development of Jharkhand and lauded MLA Savita Mahto for continuing his vision for the progress of Ichagarh.

The event marked a day of remembrance and tribute to one of Jharkhand’s key political figures, reflecting his enduring legacy in the state’s political and development journey. (w/gsd)