Deepa Manjhi

Deepa Manjhi, born on January 22, 1987, is an emerging Indian politician from Bihar. She currently serves as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, representing the Imamganj Constituency (227) in Gaya.

A prominent figure of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) party, she is recognized for her dedication to public service and her focus on women's empowerment, education, and healthcare in her constituency.

She is the daughter-in-law of former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi.

She contested the Bihar Assembly Election in November 2025 from the Imamganj constituency and won, defeating Ritu Priya Chaudhary by 25,856 votes.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 12:40:03 PM [IST]

Deepa Manjhi Biography

Deepa Manjhi was born on January 22, 1987. She embarked on her political journey with early involvement in grassroots politics, having served as a Zila Parishad member prior to her marriage. She actively participated in social work and community development initiatives. Deepa Manjhi rose to prominence through her electoral victory in the 2024 by-election for the Imamganj Assembly Constituency, where she successfully contested as a candidate for the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) party, which is an alliance partner within the NDA. This seat was previously held by her father-in-law, Jitan Ram Manjhi, who vacated it after being elected to the Lok Sabha in 2024. In the by-election, she secured 53,435 votes, defeating Raushan Kumar Manjhi of the Rashtriya Janata Dal by a margin of 5,945 votes. Deepa Manjhi has pledged to continue the development work initiated by her father-in-law in Imamganj, with a strong emphasis on improving women's empowerment, creating small employment opportunities, and enhancing education and medical facilities in the region.

In‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ November 2025, a new generation of the Manjhi family took the mantle of leadership as Deepa Manjhi (aka Deepa Kumari), Jitan Ram Manjhi's daughter-in-law and head of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), got 104,861 votes in Imamganj and beat RJD's Ritu Priya Chaudhary by 25,856 ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌votes.

Deepa Manjhi Personal Life

Full Name	Deepa Manjhi
Place of Birth	Bihar
Party Name	Janata Dal (United)
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Politician, Social Worker
Father's Name	NA
Mother's Name	Jyoti Devi
Spouse's Name	Santosh Kumar Suman
Spouse's Profession	NA
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

Deepa Manjhi Net Worth

Net Worth

₹4.49 CRORE

ASSETS

₹6.4 CRORE

Liabilities

₹1.91 CRORE

Interesting Facts about Deepa Manjhi

Deepa Manjhi was a Zila Parishad member before her marriage and actively involved in politics and social work prior to her current legislative role.
She is part of a prominent political family in Bihar, being the daughter-in-law of former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi.

Political Timeline of Deepa Manjhi

2025: Elected as MLA from Imamganj, receiving 104,861 votes and defeating Ritu Priya Chaudhary (RJD) by 25,856 votes.
2025: Deepa Manjhi was renominated by HAM(S) for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections from the Imamganj seat.
2025: Confirms candidacy for 2025 Bihar Assembly elections from Kuchaikote (JD(U))
2024: Deepa Manjhi won the Imamganj (SC) Assembly by-election as a candidate of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), an NDA ally. She secured 53,435 votes, defeating Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Raushan Kumar by a margin of 5,945 votes.
2020: Re-elected as JD(U) MLA from Kuchaikote, defeating Kali Prasad Pandey.
2010: Re-elected as MLA from Kuchaikote, defeating Aditya Narayan Pandey.
2005: Wins the Bihar Assembly election from Kuchaikote as BSP candidate.

(Post-Election) – Switches to Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) after victory.
2001: Elected District Board Chairman of Gopalganj, marking political entry.

Deepa Manjhi Achievements

Elected as Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from Imamganj Constituency in 2024 by-election.
Served as a Zila Parishad member.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Deepa Manjhi)

What is Deepa Manjhi's educational qualification?
Deepa Manjhi holds a Post Graduate degree.
What are the key focus areas of Deepa Manjhi as a legislator?
As a legislator, Deepa Manjhi focuses on development initiatives, particularly emphasizing women's empowerment, creation of small employment opportunities, and improvements in education and medical facilities in her constituency.
When was Deepa Manjhi elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly?
Deepa Manjhi was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly in the 2024 by-election from the Imamganj Constituency, which she won as a candidate of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular).
What is Deepa Manjhi's family background?
Deepa Manjhi is the daughter-in-law of former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and the wife of Santosh Kumar Suman, who is an MLC and a minister. Her mother, Jyoti Devi, is also an MLA from Barachatti.
Who is Deepa Manjhi?
Deepa Manjhi is an Indian politician serving as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Imamganj Constituency in Gaya. She is associated with the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) party.

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