Mahendra Karma
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Mahendra Karma (5 August 1950 – 25 May 2013) was an Indian political leader belonging to Indian National Congress from Chhattisgarh. He was the leader of the opposition in the Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha[lower-alpha 1] from 2004 to 2008. In 2005, he played a top role in organising the Salwa Judum movement against Naxalites, a Maoist group in Chhattisgarh. He was a Minister of Industry and Commerce in the Ajit Jogi cabinet since the state formation in 2000 to 2004.[1][2] He was assassinated by Naxalites on 25 May 2013 in the 2013 Naxal attack in Darbha valley while returning from a Parivartan Rally meeting organised by his party in Sukma.
Quick Facts Leader of the Opposition, Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Government of Chhattisgarh ...
Mahendra Karma | |
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Leader of the Opposition, Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly | |
In office December 2003 – December 2008 | |
Minister of Industry and Commerce, Government of Chhattisgarh | |
In office November 2000 – December 2003 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1950-08-05)5 August 1950 Dantewada, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Died | 25 May 2013(2013-05-25) (aged 62) Sukma, Chhattisgarh, India |
Residence(s) | Farsapal, Dantewada |
Education | Graduate |
Alma mater | Danteshwari College, Jagdalpur. |
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