Quick Info
| Profession | Tribal rights activist and political candidate |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Death | 06/11/2026 |
Latest News about Nisha Bhagat
06/11/2026
Nisha Bhagat, a tribal rights activist from Pithoria in Ranchi district, died in Ranchi after allegedly attempting suicide during a Facebook Live session. She was taken to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in critical condition, where doctors declared her dead. Police have launched an investigation, and the allegations raised in her livestream have not been independently verified.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Nisha Bhagat was a prominent tribal rights activist from Pithoria in Ranchi district, Jharkhand. She was known for advocating indigenous rights and official recognition of the Sarna religion. She also contested the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly election as a candidate from the Gumla constituency. She died in Ranchi on 06/11/2026 after a suicide attempt during a Facebook Live broadcast. Doctors at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences declared her dead on arrival. Her allegations in the final broadcast, including claims against local land mafias and administrative failures, have not been independently verified. |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Pithoria, Ranchi district, Jharkhand |
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Career
| Activism | Advocate for indigenous rights and Sarna religion recognition in Jharkhand |
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| Electoral Politics | Contested the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections from the Gumla constituency |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Before her death she spoke with the officer-in-charge of the Pithoria police station shortly before starting her livestream. | |
| 2. She had been labelled a 'dalal' and voiced anger over the damage to her image, according to reports. |
