Ram Prakash Mahto is an Indian politician from the state of Bihar. He has represented the Katihar legislative assembly constituency in Bihar Vidhan Sabha. Mahto is a member of Rashtriya Janata Dal but he has also been a member of Nationalist Congress Party and Janata Dal in past.[1][2]
Ram Prakash Mahto | |
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Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
In office 1990–1995 | |
Succeeded by | Tarkishore Prasad |
Constituency | Katihar Assembly constituency |
In office 2000–2005 | |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Rashtriya Janata Dal Janata Dal (United) |
Political career
editMahto started his political career in 1990. He was a member of Janata Dal. In election to Bihar Legislative Assembly, Mahto defeated Jagbandhu Adhikari of Bhartiya Janata Party and reached Vidhan Sabha for the first time. He continued his winning streak and won the assembly elections from Katihar constituency in year 2000. After this victory, he was made a cabinet minister in the government of Rashtriya Janata Dal. He was allotted the portfolio of education ministry. In 2005, though Rashtriya Janata Dal won the elections once again but government couldn't be formed and Mahto also lost his seat to Tarkishore Prasad of Bhartiya Janata Party.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Katihar : RJD प्रत्याशी बोले- ऐसा कोई सगा नहीं जिसको नीतीश ने ठगा नहीं". AajTak. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
- ^ "Election Affidavit". Election Commission of India.
- ^ "आचार संहिता उल्लंघन:सिंबल मिलते ही गाइडलाइन भूले राजद प्रत्याशी, कटिहार में बिना आदेश समर्थकों के साथ बाइक रैली निकाली". Bhaskar.com. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2022.