Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/01/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Bhawanipur, Bhagalpur, Bihar |
Latest News about Nishikant Dubey
01/01/2026
In 2026, Nishikant Dubey moved a substantive motion in the Parliament of India seeking to cancel the membership of Rahul Gandhi and debar him from contesting elections. He accused Gandhi of colluding with anti-India forces and raising issues like references to ruling party politicians in Epstein files, the India-US trade deal, and allegations from an unpublished book by MM Naravane during the Budget session.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Dr. Nishikant Dubey |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts | Marwari College, Bhagalpur |
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| Master of Business Administration | Pratap University, Jaipur |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) for his work on 'Emerging Issue of Rural Poverty in India: A Macro View' | Pratap University, Jaipur |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Anamika Gautam |
| Marriage Year | 2000 |
Family
| Father | Radheshyam Dubey |
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| Mother | Veena Dubey (Housewife) |
| Siblings | Brother - Sheshadri Dubey (Director of Online Entertainment Pvt Ltd) |
| Spouse | Anamika Gautam (Director of Online Entertainment Pvt Ltd) |
| Children | Son(s) - Kanishkkant, Maahinkant |
Career
| Political Party | Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Bharatiya Jan Yuva Morcha Dal (BJYM), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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| Political Journey | Joined Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) during college days, Joined Bharatiya Jan Yuva Morcha Dal (BJYM) after college while working in the corporate sector, Joined BJP which declared him a candidate from the Godda Constituency of Jharkhand in the 2009 General elections, In 2009, he won and became an MP from the Godda constituency, He contested in the 2014 and 2019 general elections from the same constituency and won both of the time, Won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Godda constituency in Jharkhand |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Fame India Best Parliamentarian Award 2015 and 2018, Sansad Ratna Award 2025 |
| Current Positions | Member, Standing Committee on Home Affairs (18th Lok Sabha) |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Ford Endeavor |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nishikant's political aspirations were influenced by his uncle, who was the President of the Deoghar unit of the Jana Sangh Party. His uncle faced imprisonment for 19 months during the 1975 emergency period. Nishikant's father was also politically active, initially aligning with the communist ideology. | |
| 2. Engaged in student politics, Nishikant was associated with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) during his college years before joining Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), leading to his membership in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Essar Group provided support, allowing him to balance his political and professional responsibilities seamlessly. | |
| 3. Having known each other since childhood, Nishikant and Anamika's friendship blossomed into love. They decided to get married in 2000, while Nishikant was working at ESSAR and Anamika was pursuing studies at NIFT. | |
| 4. Nishikant secured significant victories in the 2009 and 2014 general elections, triumphing over opponents from the Congress party and the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik) in the respective years. | |
| 5. Establishing Online Entertainment Pvt Ltd, Nishikant held a director position until his transition to an MP, relinquishing the role to his wife, Anamika. Additionally, his brother and sons serve as board members. Anamika also manages Dhanya Bhooti Enterprises, offering consultancy and design services. | |
| 6. Serving as an MP for the Godda constituency, Nishikant contributed to the finance committee from 2009 to 2014 and later joined the Public Accounts Committee until 2019. | |
| 7. During a parliamentary session, Nishikant shared a poignant anecdote about his sister's unfortunate passing due to a lack of nearby medical assistance, highlighting the dire healthcare situation in the least developed district of Godda, India. |