"Mundaji had performed well even when the party formed the government in coalition. As the party has mustered absolute majority, I appeal to the the central leadership of the party to consider Munda as chief minister," Mahato, who is currently recuperating in a hospital here under police custody, told reporters.
"In such a condition, I am ready to vacate my seat to pave way for Munda, who has lost to JMM's Dasrath Gagrai by a margin of about 12,000 votes from his tradition Kharswan seat, to get elected to the state Assembly," Mahato said.
Mahato is undergoing treatment in a hospital under police custody. He suffered injuries on December 9 in a clash with the supporters of Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik).