Bhajahari Mahato

Bhajahari Mahato (1911–2003) was an Indian politician belonging to Lok Sewak Sangha. He was elected thrice as a member of the Lok Sabha.

Early life Mahato was born on 1911. He took part in Civil disobedience movement and August movement. Later, he was elected from Purulia in 1962 and 1967.

Role in Bengali language movement in Manbhum Mahato took part in the Bengali language movement in Manbhum. He raised the issue of Bengali language movement in Manbhum in the Lok Sabha. He wrote Tusu songs during that time. He wrote the Tusu song titled "Shun Bihari Bhai Tora Rakhte Larbi Dang Dekhai". He was arrested by the Government of Bihar during that time.

Personal life Mahato was married to Shanto Devi in 1926. They had two sons and two daughters.

Death Mahato died in 2003.