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Place of Birth: Janjgir–Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India
About Charan Das Mahant
- Charan Das Mahant (born 13 December 1954) is an Indian politician from Indian National Congress who serves as the Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.
- He was the member of the Indian Parliament, representing Korba (Lok Sabha constituency).
- He is the former Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing. Mahant was the only Congress Member of Parliament from Chhattisgarh during 15th Lok-Sabha term.
- He first won the Lok Sabha seat in 1998 and then was re-elected in 1999 and 2009.
- Mahant was also appointed as the Working President of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee. Mahant is also a writer, having authored 3 books of fiction and non-fiction, all of which are centered on India and its history, culture, politics, society, and more. Mahant firmly believes that real development of India is not possible until we uplift the tribal life.
- So, he prepares action plan and organizes State-level programs for the uplifting of tribal life; encouraging and creating platform for folk art such as drama, dance and songs.
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