Bisahu Das Mahant

Bisahu Das Mahant (1 April 1924 – 23 July 1978) was an Indian politician for Madhya Pradesh. He was among most successful MLA ever produced by congress in the state and he represented Baraduwar now known as Naya Baradwar, Nawagarh and Champa for one, two and three terms respectively for the constituencies. He contested and won Baraduwar in 1952 Nawagarh in 1957 and 1962 and Champa in the year 1967, 1972 and 1977 in Vidhan Sabha elections. He never lost election since he started winning in 1952, he was elected to six consecutive terms until he died, he was bed-ridden for very long duration and finally died due to cardiac arrest.

Bisahu Das Mahant
MLA
In office
1952–1957
ConstituencyNaya Baradwar
In office
1957–1967
ConstituencyNawagarh
In office
1967–1978
ConstituencyChampa
Personal details
Born(1924-04-01)April 1, 1924
Saragaon, District. Janjgir Champa (Chhattisgarh)
Died23 July 1978(1978-07-23) (aged 54)
Saragaon, District. Janjgir Champa (Chhattisgarh)
Political party INC
(Indian National Congress)
SpouseJanki Devi
Children2 Sons Charan Das Mahant, Rajesh Mahant & 4 Daughters
ResidenceChampa/Korba
OccupationReader, Writer, public intellectual, agriculturist
As of 26 June, 2016
Source: ["Biography". Veethi Com.]
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