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Jharkhand HRD Minister Applies For Admission In Class XI As A Regular Student

Jagarnath Mahto, Jharkhand's human resource development (HRD) minister applied for admission in class XI at Devi Mahto Inter College, Nawadih, a government affiliated inter-college, in Bokaro district. The 53-year-old wishes to continue his education after 25 years.

He passed his Class X examination in 1995. The minister has reportedly been facing criticism from people and a section of elected members for his educational qualification ever since he became the HRD minister of Jharkhand.

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"Constant criticism inspired to re-start my pending education. Ever since I was made education minister of Jharkhand, a section of people has been aggressive on my educational qualification. Then, I decided to begin my studies again," the minister reportedly said.

Mahto is legislator from Dumri assembly constituency in Giridih district and plans to pursue the Arts stream. He said, "I will now carry on my education along with the education department. I am a politician. So, the subject of political science will be for sure. I will choose the rest of the subjects very soon."

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When asked how he will manage work with regular classes, he said, "Let me get the admission, first. I have just applied for admission today. If my application falls under rules, I will get admission. Thereafter, I will think about striking a balance."

30 MLAs out of 81 legislators elected for Jharkhand assembly in past elections, have declared qualification between eighth and 12th pass, while 49 legislators have qualifications of graduate and above.

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