A: Jitan Ram Manjhi lost to BJP candidate Hari Manjhi from Gaya (SC) LS seat.
A: Jitan Ram Manjhi started his career in 1980 joining Chandra Shekhar Singh government and also worked with Bindeshwari Dubey government.
Q: When did Jitan Ram Manjhi join Rashtriya Janata Dal?
A: Jitan Ram Manjhi joined RJD in 1990 and was given Human Resources Development ministry.
Q: Where does Jitan Ram Manjhi belong to?
A: The veteran politician Jitan Ram Manjhi belongs to Mahkar village of Gaya district.
Q: How many times Jitan Ram Manjhi was elected for Bihar Legislative Assembly.
A: Jitan Ram Manjhi is elected six times till date for Bihar Assembly.
Q: When did Jitan Ram Manjhi join Janata Dal (United)?
A: Jitan Ram Manjhi joined JD(U) in 2005 when his name was embroiled in a corruption case related to Education Department during RJD regime.
Q: What would be the reason of Jitan Ram Manjhi’s elevation?
A: His elevation to the state’s top job, as being observed, might be as he belongs to the 15.5 per cent dalit population of the state.
Q: How did Jitan Ram Manjhi secure the top post in the state government?
A: Jitan Ram Manjhi bagged it because of being close aide of Nitish Kumar.
Q: What was the main reason behind Manjhi’s selection?
A: To neutralise JD(U) president Sharad Yadav who wanted to place his candidate, according to reports.
[Desk Report. The above piece is based on media reports.]