Bio/Wiki
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| Known For | Being the wife of Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Kayastha |
| Hometown | Kankarbagh, Patna |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 22/02/1973 |
Family
| Father | (Headmaster) |
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| Siblings | Four siblings |
| Spouse | Nitish Kumar |
| Children | Son - Nishant Kumar (Engineer), Daughter - None |
Career
| Summary | Manju Kumari Sinha had a notable career as a teacher. She began her professional journey in 1982 when she was appointed to a government school in Sewdah. Initially residing with her husband at times in Patna and Bakhtiyarpur, she later transferred to Patna in 1985. After her husband won a Lok Sabha election, they moved to New Delhi. Despite her husband's political stature, she maintained a low profile and continued her teaching career until her untimely demise due to acute pneumonia in 2007. Her contributions to education and her role as the CM's wife were significant in her community. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Manju Kumari Sinha was raised in a family of educators and was the eldest among her siblings. | |
| She and Nitish Kumar were engaged during her time in college, arranged by their families. | |
| Their marriage was an inter-caste wedding, with both facing familial challenges during the process. | |
| She completed her bachelor's degree while married. | |
| In her memory, Nitish Kumar established the Manju Kumari Memorial Park and monument in Kankarbagh, Patna. |
