Sanjay Nirupam (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	06/02/1965
Age	61 years
Birthplace	Rohtas, Bihar

Latest News about Sanjay Nirupam

22/06/2026

Sanjay Nirupam, now with Shiv Sena, sharply attacked Uddhav Thackeray after six MPs from the UBT faction joined the Eknath Shinde-led camp. He claimed the Thackeray-led party would not survive politically by 2029, reflecting the continuing split in Shiv Sena politics.

25/04/2026

Sanjay Nirupam accused Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers of attacking his vehicle during a protest in Dahisar linked to the Marathi language policy debate. The episode escalated tensions in Mumbai politics and prompted public claims of violence during the interaction with autorickshaw drivers.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Sanjay Brijkishorlal Nirupam

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 5" (165 cm)
Weight	75 Kg (165 lbs)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

College	Anugrah Narayan College, Patna
Qualification	B.A. (Hons.) Political Science

Personal Life

School	Rohtas, Bihar
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Kayastha
Food Habit	Vegetarian
Address	2304, Baverly Hill Shastri Nagar, Lokhandwala Andheri West, Mumbai
Hobbies	Writing poems and articles

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	10/10/1989

Family

Father	Late Brij Kishor Lal
Mother	Prem Devi
Siblings	Dipesh Nirupam
Spouse	Geeta Nirupam
Children	Shivani Nirupam

Career

Political Party	Indian National Congress (2005-2024) Shiv Sena (1993-2005)
Political Journey	Joined as the Executive Editor in Dopahar Ka Saamna in 1993 Handpicked by Bal Thackeray to represent Shiv Sena in the Rajya Sabha in 1996 Resigned from Shiv Sena in 2005 Joined Indian National Congress in 2005 Elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from the North Mumbai Lok Sabha constituency from 2009 to 2014 Served as President of the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee Appointed General Secretary of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) Served two terms in the Rajya Sabha, first with Shiv Sena (1996-2002) and later with Congress Resigned as Mumbai Congress chief after 2017 BMC elections Contested 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North West on Congress ticket Suspended by Congress in April 2024 for six years due to misconduct and anti-party statements during seat-sharing talks with Shiv Sena (UBT) Joined Shiv Sena and contested 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections from Dindoshi constituency

Political Party

Indian National Congress (2005-2024)
Shiv Sena (1993-2005)

Political Journey

Joined as the Executive Editor in Dopahar Ka Saamna in 1993
Handpicked by Bal Thackeray to represent Shiv Sena in the Rajya Sabha in 1996
Resigned from Shiv Sena in 2005
Joined Indian National Congress in 2005
Elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from the North Mumbai Lok Sabha constituency from 2009 to 2014
Served as President of the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee
Appointed General Secretary of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC)
Served two terms in the Rajya Sabha, first with Shiv Sena (1996-2002) and later with Congress
Resigned as Mumbai Congress chief after 2017 BMC elections
Contested 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North West on Congress ticket
Suspended by Congress in April 2024 for six years due to misconduct and anti-party statements during seat-sharing talks with Shiv Sena (UBT)
Joined Shiv Sena and contested 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections from Dindoshi constituency

Style Quotient

Car Collection

Hyundai i20 (2000 model)

Assets/Properties

Movable Assets	₹53.93 lacs
Cash	₹2.06 lacs
Bank Deposits	₹31 lacs
Jewelry	262 gm gold worth ₹7.86 lacs
Immovable Assets	₹2.12 crores

Money Factor

Net Worth	Rs. 5.36 Crores (as of 2014)

Social Media

Twitter	https://x.com/sanjaynirupam
Website	SanjayNirupam.com

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Interest in politics sparked during graduation in 1984.
2. Journalism career began in New Delhi in 1986.
3. Married Geeta on 10th October 1989.
4. First politician to appear on Bigg Boss in 2008.
5. Organizes yearly International Wrestling Tournaments.
6. Frequently hosts social and cultural events in constituency.

Sanjay Nirupam Politician Indian Rohtas, Bihar