Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/07/1970 |
| Age | 56 years (died on 06, Sep, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Giridih, Jharkhand, India |
| Date of Death | 06/09/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Sudivya Kumar
Sudivya Kumar, Jharkhand's Higher and Technical Education Minister and a Giridih MLA, died of cardiac arrest at Mercy Hospital in Giridih at the age of 56. He had complained of chest pain and was declared dead despite resuscitation efforts. The JMM described his death as an irreparable loss to the party and the state.
As Jharkhand's Higher and Technical Education Minister, Sudivya Kumar tabled the Jharkhand State University Bill, 2025, in the assembly. The bill was subsequently passed, marking a notable legislative step in the state's higher education sector.
Sudivya Kumar drew controversy after remarks linked to the Pahalgam terror attack were widely criticized and mocked on social media. Reports said the comments were seen as politically insensitive and triggered public backlash against the Jharkhand minister.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Sudivya Kumar was an Indian politician and senior member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Giridih and as a cabinet minister in the Government of Jharkhand, handling higher and technical education, urban development, tourism, arts and culture, and sports and youth affairs. He was considered a close aide of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and died in Giridih in 2026. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Inter/Higher Secondary |
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Family
| Father | Shambhunath Vishwakarma |
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| Spouse | Shweta Sharma |
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Career
| Political Party | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha |
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| Constituency | Giridih |
| MLA Term | 20/12/2019 - 06/09/2026 |
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| Cabinet Minister Tenure | 05/12/2024 - 06/09/2026 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Also known as Sudivya Kumar Sonu. | |
| 2. Associated with JMM since 1989. | |
| 3. Has been reported as a two-time MLA from Giridih. | |
| 4. Re-elected from Giridih in the 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election. | |
| 5. Played a key role in managing party affairs during Hemant Soren's arrest in 2024. |
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