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Jitan Ram Manjhi Emotional on Birthday, Says Parents and Karma are Supreme
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News18•03-10-2026, 16:17
Jitan Ram Manjhi Emotional on Birthday, Says Parents and Karma are Supreme
- •Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi celebrated his birthday in his ancestral village Mahkar, Gaya, cutting a cake before his parents' statues.
- •Manjhi became emotional and shed tears while speaking to the media, attributing his success to his parents' blessings and struggles.
- •He stated he never dreamed of becoming Chief Minister or a Union Minister, emphasizing his belief in karma and parents over deities.
- •Quoting the Ramayana, Manjhi highlighted the supreme status of parents, calling them the greatest in his life.
- •After an illness, Manjhi chose to celebrate his birthday at his parents' feet, praying for his family's well-being and promoting tree plantation.
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Jitan Ram Manjhi became emotional and wept while remembering his parents and crediting their blessings and struggles for his success. He also mentioned that following an illness, he felt he might not have much time left, prompting him to celebrate his birthday at their statues.
Jitan Ram Manjhi has served as the Chief Minister of Bihar and later became a minister in the central government.
Manjhi celebrated his birthday by cutting a cake in front of the statues of his parents in his ancestral village of Mahkar. Additionally, the occasion included a tree plantation drive promoted by his son and Bihar government minister Santosh Kumar Suman to emphasize environmental protection.
