Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/09/1945 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, British India |
Latest News about Sajjan Kumar
06/02/2026
A Delhi court acquitted former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a separate 1984 anti-Sikh riots case involving violence in Janakpuri and Vikaspuri where two people were killed. The Rouse Avenue Court held that the prosecution failed to establish Kumar's role in the violence beyond reasonable doubt, despite his earlier conviction in another riots case.
12/02/2025
A Delhi court convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a case relating to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and the killing of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh in Saraswati Vihar. The court found that eyewitness testimony and other evidence proved his role in the killings, and it later imposed a life sentence, adding to his existing life imprisonment from 2018.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Being one of the culprits of the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots; convicted murderer and former Indian National Congress MP |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Not Known |
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| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation (10th Standard) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Jat |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | 713 AB, Pkt.- II, Paschimpuri, New Delhi- 110 063 |
| Hobbies | Gardening, Doing Meditation |
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Style Quotient
| Car | A 2002 Model Ambassador Car | ||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sajjan Kumar was born in a financially disadvantaged family in Delhi, British India. | |
| 2. During his childhood, he had to sell tea to support his family. | |
| 3. In the 1970s, he became interested in entering politics. | |
| 4. In 1977, Sajjan Kumar was elected to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi from Madipur. | |
| 5. He developed a close relationship with Sanjay Gandhi and gained his trust. | |
| 6. In 1980, he defeated the first Chief Minister of Delhi, Brahm Prakash, in the Lok Sabha Elections. | |
| 7. Following the assassination of Indira Gandhi, Sajjan Kumar was implicated as a key figure in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. | |
| 8. Despite his involvement in the riots, he contested and won the 1991 Lok Sabha Elections. | |
| 9. Before entering politics, he was a corporator and bakery owner. | |
| 10. According to witnesses, he gave inflammatory speeches and provided rioters with Rs 100 and liquor during the 1984 riots. | |
| 11. 14 eyewitnesses testified against him in the 2025 murder case. | |
| 12. He belonged to village Jatwada in Daryaganj, Old Delhi. |