K. C. Tyagi

Politician

Indian Village Morta, District Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

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ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth10/12/1950
Age75 years
BirthplaceVillage Morta, District Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

Latest News about K. C. Tyagi

23/03/2025

K. C. Tyagi formally joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) in New Delhi in the presence of RLD President and Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary, days after resigning from Janata Dal (United). The veteran socialist leader and founding member of JD(U) reaffirmed his commitment to social justice and development in his new political home.

17/03/2025

K. C. Tyagi resigned from the Janata Dal (United) party, citing personal reasons for his departure after serving as the party's national chief spokesperson. The founding member and former aide to Nitish Kumar denied that his exit was motivated by parliamentary ambitions.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameKishan Chand Tyagi
ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper (semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityMeerut University
Educational QualificationB.Sc.

Personal Life

AddressVillage and P.O. Morta, District Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Hobbies
  • Reading Books
  • Doing Morning Walk

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date09/03/1970

Family

FatherJagram Tyagi
MotherRohtash Tyagi
Siblings
  • Brother: Ishwar Tyagi (died in 2015)
  • Sister: Shagun Tyagi (died in 2020)
SpousePushpa Tyagi (homemaker)
ChildrenSon: Amrish Tyagi (political strategist)

Career

Political PartyRashtriya Lok Dal
Political Journey
  • 1989–1991: Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (Hapur Constituency)
  • 7 February 2013-7 July 2016: Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Bihar Constituency)
  • 22 May 2023-1 September 2024: National Chief Spokesperson of Janata Dal (United)
  • 1974: Entered politics
  • 1984: First contested Lok Sabha elections from Hapur-Ghaziabad constituency
  • 07/02/2013-07/07/2016: Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Bihar Constituency)
  • Chief General Secretary and National Spokesperson of Janata Dal (United)
  • Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry
  • Chairman of the Committee on Papers Laid on the Table
  • Chairman of the Central Warehousing Corporation (2003-2004)
  • 17/03/2025: Resigned from Janata Dal (United)
  • 23/03/2025: Joined Rashtriya Lok Dal

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. K. C. Tyagi served as the General Secretary of the All India Yuva Janata Party from 1977 to 1980.
2. He was appointed as the Vice-President of Yuva Lok Dal in 1980 and held the role until 1984.
3. K. C. Tyagi worked as the Secretary of Lok Dal from 1984 to 1988.
4. In 1989, he became the Secretary of Janta Dal.
5. While serving in the 9th Lok Sabha, he was the Chairman of Central Warehousing Corporation, India.
6. He served as the Official Media Advisor to the former Prime Minister of India, Chaudhary Charan Singh.
7. In May 1990, he was named the Chairman of the Committee on Papers Laid on the Table.
8. He was a member of the Estimates Committee (India) from May 1, 1990, to August 19, 1990.
9. On December 28, 1989, he began work as a member of the House Committee.
10. K. C. Tyagi has been involved with the Indian Delegations to Youth Meets in Cuba, USSR, and Vietnam.
11. He ran for Lok Sabha as a JDU candidate in 1991 and again in 1996 but did not win.
12. In 2013, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha and served until 2016.
13. He was the Chief General Secretary and National Spokesperson of Janata Dal (United) until 2024.
14. K. C. Tyagi has held the position of Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on The Industry.
15. He resigned as the Janata Dal-United (JDU) national spokesperson in September 2024 for personal reasons.
16. He enjoys traveling and listening to music in his leisure time.
17. He is actively involved in the welfare of minorities, scheduled tribes, artisans, and weaker sections of society.
18. K. C. Tyagi has been an active member of Janata Dal for four decades.
19. He defeated INC's Budh Priya Maurya in his first parliamentary election in 1989.
20. He was appointed as Vice-President of Yuva Lok Dal in 1980.
21. He served as Secretary of Lok Dal from 1984 to 1988.
22. He served as Official Media Advisor to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
23. He was a member of the Estimates Committee from May 1, 1990, to August 19, 1990.
24. He was involved with Indian Delegations to Youth Meets in Cuba, USSR, and Vietnam.
25. He is an established Senior Columnist in leading Indian newspapers.
26. He denied any parliamentary ambitions linked to his exit from JD(U), stating Nitish Kumar had offered him a Rajya Sabha ticket in 2013 which he did not pursue.
27. He has held the position of Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on The Industry.
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