Kanhaiya Kumar

Politician

Indian Bihat, Begusarai, Bihar

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth13/01/1987
Age39 years
BirthplaceBihat, Begusarai, Bihar

Latest News about Kanhaiya Kumar

27/06/2025

Kanhaiya Kumar said he would contest if asked by party leadership and commented on Bihar politics ahead of the state election cycle. He also stated that the Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face would be from the RJD, with no dispute over Tejashwi Yadav being the main face for the post.

13/04/2025

A complaint was filed in Patna against Kanhaiya Kumar after remarks he allegedly made in a TV interview about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS drew criticism. The case was reported as a police complaint/FIR by BJP-linked figures, making it a notable political controversy in 2025.

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Bio/Wiki

Famous ForBeing the first All India Students' Federation (AISF) member to become the President of the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU)
Full NameKanhaiya Kumar
Other NamesKanhaiya Kumar Singh

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor's DegreeGeography
MASociology
PhDAfrican Studies
Institution for PhDJawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteUpper Caste of Bhumihar Community
Schools
  • Madhya Vidyalaya, Masnadpur, Bihar
  • RKC High School, Barauni, Bihar
Colleges/Universities
  • College of Commerce, Patna
  • Nalanda Open University, Patna
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
AddressGram Bihat Tola Masandpur, Bihat Nagar Parisad, Begusurai, Bihar

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Family
Parents
FatherJaishankar Singh (Farmer)
MotherMeena Devi (Anganwadi Worker)
Siblings
  • Prince Kumar (Younger)
  • Manikant Singh (Elder
  • Factory Worker)
  • Juhi
  • Manikant Singh (Elder, Factory Worker)

Career

Political Party
  • Communist Party Of India (CPI) (April 2018 - September 2021)
  • Indian National Congress (September 2021-present)
Political Journey
  • Joined the All India Student Federation (AISF) in 2004
  • Elected as the President of JNUSU in September 2015
  • Elected to the 125-member National Council of CPI on 29 April 2018
  • Contested 2019 General elections from Begusarai Lok Sabha Constituency on a CPI ticket
  • Joined Indian National Congress on 28 September 2021 in the presence of Rahul Gandhi
  • Contested 2024 Lok Sabha elections from North East Delhi constituency on a Congress ticket
  • Appointed as the AICC in-charge of the National Student's Union of India (NSUI) by Indian National Congress
Notable Events
  • Arrested on 12 February 2016 from JNU campus for alleged 'anti-national' activities and sedition charges
  • Granted bail by the High Court due to lack of evidence
  • Published autobiography 'Bihar to Tihar: My Political Journey' in October 2016

Style Quotient

Assets/Properties
MovableINR 3.57 Lacs
CashINR 24,000
Bank DepositsINR 1.63 Lacs
LIC PoliciesINR 1.70 Lacs
Immovable worthINR 2 Lacs
Money Factor
Net WorthINR 5.57 Lacs (As in 2019)

Social Media

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Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kanhaiya.kumar/
Twitterhttps://x.com/kanhaiyakumar
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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. A former JNUSU President was arrested in 2016 for allegedly raising anti-national slogans in JNU.
2. He managed to crowdfund over INR 70 Lacs for his election campaign.
3. He has an interest in theatre and participated in plays organized by the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA).
4. He published his autobiography titled Bihar to Tihar: My Political Journey in October 2016.
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