Ranchi, Dec. 21 -- Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Saturday unveiled the life-size statue of Jharkhand movement stalwart and social reformer Binod Bihari Mahto at Sonahatu in Ranchi, at a programme organised by the Gunj Parivar.
The Governor said that the life of the late Binod Bihari Mahto symbolised Jharkhand's identity, struggle, self-respect and social consciousness. He described Mahto as not only a mass leader but also a committed educationist, sensitive advocate and a strong voice of the marginalised, who dedicated his life to social justice, equality and rights.
The Governor said that the contribution of personalities like Binod Bihari Mahto in the formation of Jharkhand would always be remembered, adding that the statue would in...