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Pathalgarhi issue needs to be discussed in detail: Arjun Munda

The newly elected MP from Khunti, Arjun Munda, said pathalgarhi is a traditional character associated with the lives of tribal people of Khunti. Admitting that pathalgarhi is an issue in his Lok Sabha constituency, Khunti, the former chief minister said it is a sensitive matter and deserves to be handled accordingly.
Pathalgarhi issue needs to be discussed in detail: Arjun Munda
Arjun Munda
JAMSHEDPUR: The newly elected MP from Khunti, Arjun Munda, said pathalgarhi is a traditional character associated with the lives of tribal people of Khunti.
Admitting that pathalgarhi is an issue in his Lok Sabha constituency, Khunti, the former chief minister said it is a sensitive matter and deserves to be handled accordingly.
"I will examine the whole of pathalgarhi issue in great detail and will then come up with appropriate suggestions," Munda said to reporters on the sidelines of his felicitation by BJP workers at the residence of the state food and consumer affairs minister Saryu Rai here.

Munda, now a two-time MP, also told the reporters that Naxalism is the other important issue Khunti is besieged with. "Definitely, development will bring prosperity in Khunti and resolve the other issues," the ex-CM said, adding that he has already plans for lifting the constituency from poverty, backwardness and Naxalism.
Soon after emerging victorious in the Lok Sabha poll on Thursday, Munda had announced that he will make Khunti an education hub.
Responding to a particular question, Munda said the contest in Khunti was tough but with the support and blessings of the voters, he eventually made it through. "I must say our party men worked very hard to ensure the victory " Munda said.
Munda's won the Khunti Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 1,445 votes over his rival candidate and Congress's mahagathbandha nominee Kalicharan Munda. Congress and other the alliance parties have said Munda's victory is very doubtful and will move the court soon.
Saryu Rai said Munda's election to Parliament meant a lot to the party. "Arjun Munda ji is a senior party leader and a former chief minister. He deserved a win. His win means a lot to the party," Rai said.
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