Chhatradhar Mahato (born 1964) is an Indian political activist and convict from Lalgarh, West Bengal.

After high school he went to Midnapore College where he became an active member of the Chhatra Parishad, student wing of the Congress, inspired by Mamata Banerjee.

[5] In September 2012 Calcutta High Court granted Chhatradhar political prisoner status along with eight other activists.

[6][7][8] This ruling made the centre consider challenging the decision, as they feared more naxalites would seek 'political prisoner' status.

[9][10] He was convicted under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) along with PCPA members Sukhshanti Baske, Sambhu Soren and Sagun Murmu and sentenced to life imprisonment on 12 May 2015.