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Anthony Murmu

politician

Born
October 27, 1930 · Durgapur
Died
April 19, 1985
Age
54 years
Nationality
India
Cause
shot

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Anthony Murmu, 54, Indian politician, MP (1977–1980), shot.

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Anthony Murmu was an Indian politician. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Rajmahal, Bihar as a member of the Janata Party. Murmu was a Jesuit priest. He struggled for rights of Santhal tribals.

Murmu was killed in a massacre in Banjhi 19 April 1985 along with 14 other Santhals.

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