Meet the Persistent Gas Delivery Man Who Has Contested Elections in Bihar for 20 Years

Oct 11, 2025 11:41 pm CST

For two decades, Chhote Lal Mahato, a gas cylinder delivery man from Kishanganj, Bihar, has been persistently contesting elections despite never winning. As Bihar prepares for Assembly elections this November, Mahato is running as an independent candidate once again, fueled by public donations and his wife's small business efforts, demonstrating remarkable determination in his quest for public service.