CHENNAI: Jharkhand Education Minister Jagarnath Mahto died during treatment at a hospital in Chennai today morning. He had undergone lung transplant after contracting Covid-19 in November 2020.

“Irreparable damage! Today Jharkhand has lost one of its great agitators, combative, hardworking and popular leader. Respected Jagarnath Mahato ji passed away during treatment in Chennai" Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren condoled the demise of Mahto.

"May God give peace to the departed soul and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this difficult hour of grief," the chief minister added.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren confirmed the senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader's death and called it an "irreparable damage".

Mr Mahto, who represented the Dumri assembly seat in Giridih, was airlifted to Chennai after he fell ill during the state budget session last month.

Sd prt the information received from the sources, the mortal remains of Jagarnath Mahto will be brought to Ranchi by today evening.

More details are awaited....

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