Chhatradhar Mahato


Chhatradhar Mahato is an Indian political activist and convict from Lalgarh, West Bengal. He was the convener of the Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee
He gained prominence following the Salboni blast in November 2008. In 2020 he joined Trinamool Congress. He was selected in the TMC State Committee in 2020 July.

Early life

Chhatradhar Mahato was born at a tiny hamlet of Amlia in Lalgarh. He is the eldest of three brothers. After his Higher Secondary examination from Lalgarh Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, he joined Midnapore Day College where he became an active member of the Chhatra Parishad, student wing of the Congress, inspired by Mamata Banerjee. He did not complete his college education.

Political prisoner status

In September 2012 Calcutta High Court granted Chhatradhar political prisoner status along with 8 other activist. This ruling caused a major uproar in India.

Conviction

Court has convicted Mahato under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act along with other three PCPA member Sukhshanti Baske, Sambhu Soren and Sagun Murmu and sentenced life imprisonment on 12 May 2015.

Political career

After being released from jail, he joined TMC officially and was inducted in its State Committee in July 2020.