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Ministers called his death "irreparable damage"…
On Thursday morning, 06 April 2023, Jharkhand Education Minister Jagarnath Mahto died during treatment at a hospital in Chennai.
He had undergone a lung transplant after getting Covid positive in November 2020.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren confirmed the senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader's death and called it "irreparable damage".
"Our tiger Jagarnath Da is no more! Today, the state has lost one of its great agitators, combative, hardworking, and popular leaders. Respected Jagarnath Mahato ji passed away during treatment in Chennai," tweeted Mr. Soren.
May God give peace to his soul and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this difficult hour of grief, added the Chief Minister.
Mr. Mahto, who represented the Dumri assembly seat in Giridih, was airlifted to Chennai after he fell ill during the state budget session in the month of March.
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