JP Nadda

Politician

Indian Patna, Bihar

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/12/1960
Age65 years
BirthplacePatna, Bihar

Latest News about JP Nadda

14/08/2026

Jagat Prakash Nadda was admitted to AIIMS, New Delhi, after experiencing uneasiness and underwent a clinical evaluation that included a coronary angiography. Hospital officials said he remained stable and was kept under observation in the cardiology department.

20/07/2026

Nadda met a delegation protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination and said discussions with the group had begun. Reports said the talks were initiated as demonstrations intensified in central Delhi, with the delegation seeking government action on their demands.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJagat Prakash Nadda
Famous ForBeing the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from 2020 to 2026 and serving as the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers since 2024

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm (5' 5")
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt.Xavier's High School, Patna, Bihar
College/University
  • Patna College, Bihar
  • Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
Educational Qualification
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Patna College
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Himachal Pradesh University

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
AddressVillage Vijaypur, Post Office Auhar, Tehsil Jhandutta, District Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
HobbiesSwimming

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date11/12/1991

Family

FatherDr. Narain Lall Nadda (former Vice Chancellor of Patna University)
MotherKrishna Nadda
SpouseMallika Nadda
Children
  • Harish Chandra Nadda
  • Girish Chandra Nadda

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey
  • Contested and elected as MLA in 1993, 1998, and 2007
  • Appointed as National President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in 1991
  • Appointed as Union Minister in 2007
  • Appointed as member of Rajya Sabha in 2012
  • Appointed as National Working President of BJP in 2019
  • Elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat and took oath on 06/04/2024
  • Assumed role of Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers on 11/06/2024
  • Served as National President of BJP from 20/01/2020 to 2026
  • Appointed as Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha on 24/06/2024

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Hyundai i20 (2014 Model)
  • Toyota Innova (2015 Model)
Assets/Properties
Movable
Cash30,000 INR
Bank Deposits26.57 lacs INR
JewelleryGold ring worth 75,000 INR
Immovable
Agricultural Landworth 20 lacs INR in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
Non-Agricultural Landworth 60 lacs INR in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
Residential Building
  • Ancestral Home worth 50 lacs INR in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
  • House worth 35 lacs INR in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Money Factor
Salary1 lac INR + other allowances (as a Rajya Sabha member)
Net Worth3.49 crores INR (as in 2018)

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/JPNadda

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. JP Nadda participated in the All India Junior Swimming Championship in 1991 on behalf of Bihar.
2. His mother-in-law is Jayshree Banerjee, a former Member of Parliament.
3. Nadda ventured into politics in 1975 by joining the Sampurna Kranti movement.
4. In 2014, he took on the role of Minister of Health and Family Welfare.
5. During the 2019 General Elections, BJP, led by Nadda, won 64 out of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh.
6. In 1994-1998, served as Leader of the BJP Legislative group in Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
7. In 1998-2003, served as Cabinet Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs in Himachal Pradesh.
8. Awarded best legislator in 1995.
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