Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Teacher |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/03/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Montgomery, Alabama, United States of America |
Latest News about Nirmal Kumar Dhara
05/05/2026
Nirmal Kumar Dhara retained his seat as the MLA for the Indas constituency in the May 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This marks his second consecutive term in the assembly, having previously won in 2021.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nirmal Kumar Dhara is an Indian politician and teacher from West Bengal, affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | |
| He is a two-time member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, representing the Indas Assembly constituency (reserved for Scheduled Caste) in the Bankura district. | |
| Known as India's 'poorest MLA', he declared a net worth of just Rs. 1,700 in his 2023 election affidavit, having no house, vehicle, bank account, or insurance. | |
| Besides politics, he works as a private tutor and provides free English tuition to underprivileged children in his hometown. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| MA (English) (2009) | The University of Burdwan, West Bengal |
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Personal Life
| He resides in Kushmuri village within the Bankura district of West Bengal. | |
| His caste is Bagdi (Scheduled Caste), and his religion is Hindu. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Nayan Dhara |
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Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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| Political Journey |
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| Current Position | Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Indas Constituency, West Bengal |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nirmal Kumar Dhara is an Indian politician, teacher, and BJP member. | |
| 2. In July 2023, reports highlighted that his net worth of Rs. 1,700 was the lowest among all Indian MLAs. | |
| 3. In 2016, his election affidavit showed his net worth was around Rs. 98,000. | |
| 4. He lost in the 2016 West Bengal state assembly elections to AITMC candidate Gurupada Mete. | |
| 5. In the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections, he won by 7,220 votes against Gurupada Mete. | |
| 6. Nirmal Kumar Dhara enjoys traveling and has visited many places. | |
| 7. He teaches English to underprivileged children in his hometown. | |
| 8. His caste is Bagdi (Scheduled Caste). | |
| 9. Religion: Hindu. | |
| 10. He declared 'Nil' for total income, movable and immovable assets, bank deposits, investments, savings, insurance policies, vehicles, and land in his 2023 affidavit. | |
| 11. He does not have any outstanding loans. |