Jitan Ram Manjhi's Childhood Friend Reveals Hunting Passion, Enduring Bond

• Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's childhood friend, Mishri Singh, from Mahkar village, Gaya, shares insights into Manjhi's early life.
• Manjhi and Singh, both from Mahkar, studied together at Hathiyawan School, Nadra, and Naili High School, often measuring the 7km distance to school by steps.
• Mishri Singh reveals Manjhi's passion for hunting, which continued even after he became an MLA, often going to forests with Singh until 1985.
• Manjhi was also skilled in sports like tree climbing, 'dal patti', Gilli Danda, and was a fast runner.
• Despite Manjhi's rise from a Postal Department job to CM and Union Minister, their friendship, forged during shared studies at Gaya College, remains strong.

Why It Matters: Jitan Ram Manjhi's lifelong friendship with Mishri Singh highlights his humble beginnings, passion for hunting, and enduring loyalty.