Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/01/1954 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Village and Post Office - Chakwad, Distt - Pratapgarh, U.P. |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Swami Prasad Maurya
03/10/2026
Swami Prasad Maurya met Rahul Gandhi and publicly announced that he would join the INDIA opposition alliance, according to a report by Aaj Tak. The move came amid reported tensions between the Samajwadi Party and Congress in Uttar Pradesh. He also spoke of his shared ideology with the alliance and of his support for Rahul Gandhi as a future Prime Minister.
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Bio/Wiki
| Swami Prasad Maurya is a prominent Indian politician and a significant leader of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Uttar Pradesh. | |
| He is known for his strong advocacy of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's ideals and his transition from Hinduism to Buddhism in 2016. | |
| He has served as a Cabinet Minister in multiple governments, including the Mayawati, Mulayam Singh Yadav, and Yogi Adityanath administrations. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 162 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | M.A., L.L.B. |
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| University | Allahabad University |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Religion | Buddhism (formerly Hinduism) |
Family
| Father | Badlu Maurya |
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| Mother | Jagannathi Maurya |
| Siblings | He has three younger brothers and a younger sister. |
| Spouse | Shiva Maurya |
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Career
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| Current Position | President of Rashtriya Shoshit Samaj Party (RSSP) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Swami Prasad Maurya is part of the Uttar Pradesh government's 17th Legislative Assembly in India. | |
| 2. In 1980, he became the convenor of Yuva Lokdal in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 3. Swami Prasad Maurya is known as a follower of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. | |
| 4. In 2016, he transitioned from Hinduism to Buddhism. | |
| 5. He has faced 9 criminal cases as per public records. | |
| 6. His daughter, Sanghmitra Maurya, was elected to the Lok Sabha from Budaun in 2019. |
