Nepal Mahata
Nepal Mahata (born 26 October 1961) is an Indian politician belonging to Indian national congreess who is currently serving his 4th term as a MLA in West Bengal state legislative assembly representing Baghmundi constituency (earliar name Jhalda constuency) since 2001.[1][2][3][4][5] He is also currently serving as the Working president in the West Bengal state congress Committee. By profession he is a teacher and is currently serving as a secretary in Ichag High School.
Nepal Mahata | |
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Working President of the West Bengal State Congress Committee | |
MLA, West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 2001 | |
Preceded by | Samir Mahato |
Constituency | Baghmundi |
Personal details | |
Born | Purulia, West Bengal | 26 October 1961
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse(s) | Rita Mahato |
Children | 1 |
Residence | Purulia, West Bengal |
Alma mater | Burdhman university |
Profession | Teacher, Headmaster |
Personal life and Education
Nepal Mahato was born in Purulia district of West Bengal to Debendra Nath Mahata and Bhabarani Mahata. He is married to Rita Mahata and has a son.
Mahato did his scholing from Jhalda Satyabhama Vidyapith. He then joined JK college and University of Burdwan , where he completed his bachelors' and master's degree in Applied mathematics ,before taking admission in Chotonagpur Law College ( under University of Ranchi) to pursue LLB. He further went on to obtain an B.Ed. in Mathematics from Ignou, make his dream of becoming a teacher came true.[3]
Electoral Performances
Mahato first got elected from Jhalda constituency in 2001 and then again 2006,2011 and 2016,[1][4][5][2] (last two after the renaming of his constituency post delimitation in 2009). He was also the candidate of his party for Purulia Lok sabha seat in 2014 and 2019.
Year | Election | Party | Constituency Name | Result | Votes gained | Vote share% | |
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2001 | 2001 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election | Indian National Congress | Jhalda | Won | 48568 | 49.19% | |
2006 | 2006 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election | Jhalda | Won | 59594 | 51.47% | ||
2011 | 2011 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election | Baghmundi | Won | 77,458 | 49.48% | ||
2014 | 16th Lok Sabha | Purulia | Lost | 4,13,394 | 21.41% | ||
2016 | 2016 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election | Baghmundi | Won | 88707 | 47.16% |
External links
Twitter account - https://twitter.com/NepalMahata_INC?s=20
WB Legislative assembly website - http://www.wbassembly.gov.in/MLA_WhosWho.aspx
References
- ECI (14 August 2018). "2001 WB assembly election result". Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ECI (16 August 2018). "2016 WB assembly election result". Archived from the original on 17 October 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- west bengal assembly website. "know your mla". Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ECI (14 August 2018). "2006 WB assembly election result". Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ECI (14 August 2018). "2011 WB assembly election result". Retrieved 21 September 2020.
State Legislative Assembly | ||
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Preceded by ? |
Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Jhalda (Vidhan Sabha constituency) 2001–2011 |
Seat abolished |
New seat | Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Baghmundi (Vidhan Sabha constituency) 2011– |
Incumbent |