Kanhaiya Kumar

Kanhaiya‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Kumar is a politician in India and a former student leader who used to be with the Indian National Congress. He was the JNU Students’ Union president in 2016 and thus became famous all over India for his activism and oratory. After working with the Communist Party of India for some time, he came to the Congress in 2021.

Kanhaiya, as of 2025, is still very much active in such political campaigns that are targeted at the youth and are ideological in ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌nature.

By Rashmi | Friday, February 6, 2026, 11:05:23 AM [IST]

Kanhaiya Kumar Biography

Kanhaiya‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Kumar, is an Indian politician, an activist and a public speaker. He is well-known for his advocacy of social justice and secular values. Born in Begusarai, Bihar on January 13, 1987, he went to school in Bihar and later earned his doctoral degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). He was the President of the JNU Students’ Union in 2016. His leadership of the JNU protests in 2016 brought him recognition all over the country and thus he became the most prominent voice of the youth nationwide.

He was first a member of the Communist Party of India (CPI). Kanhaiya Kumar ran for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Communist Party of India (CPI) in Begusarai but lost. He decided to join the Indian National Congress in 2021. Kanhaiya Kumar said that it was important to bring together the progressive and democratic forces. He has been busy with energising the youth, providing political training, and formulating the campaign strategy while at the Congress.

Kanhaiya Kumar is still a prominent figure in national politics with a great influence on the youth of the Congress as of 2025. He regularly participates in the anti-unemployment, pro-education, and pro-equality ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌initiatives.

Kanhaiya Kumar Personal Life

Full Name	Kanhaiya Kumar
Place of Birth	Begusarai, Bihar, India
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Doctorate
Profession	Social Worker and Political Activist
Father's Name	Jaishankar Singh
Mother's Name	Meena Devi
Spouse's Name	NA
Religion	Hindu

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Education Qualification of Kanhaiya Kumar

Kanhaiya Kumar continued up to 6th standard study at Madhya Vidyalaya, Masnadpur.
After that, he switched to R. K. C. High School, Barauni. Thereafter, he continued his further studies at the Ram Ratan Singh College, Mokama. Later, he completed graduation degree in geography from the College of Commerce, Arts and Science, Patna. After finishing his Master's degree at Nalanda University in Patna, he pursued a Doctorate in African Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in 2011.

Interesting Facts about Kanhaiya Kumar

Kanhaiya Kumar ranked first in the JNU entrance exam.

Kanhaiya Kumar was the first AISF member to become president of the JNU students' union, by thwarting ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad), SFI (Students' Federation of India), and NSUI (National Students' Union of India) candidates.

Political Timeline of Kanhaiya Kumar

2024: He contested from the North East Delhi Lok Sabha seat on the INC ticket against the BJP candidate, Manoj Kumar Tiwar, an actor-turned-politician. But he was defeated by Tiwari.
2021: Kahaiya Kumar joined the Congress Party on 2 October 2021.
2019: Contested in the parliamentary polls from Begusarai as a CPI candidate but lost to Giriraj Singh of BJP.
2018: He was elected to be a member of CPI.
2015: The first AISF member to become president of the JNU students' union.
2008: He joined the AISF.

Kanhaiya Kumar Achievements

Kumar's autobiography, Bihar to Tihar: My Political Journey was published in October 2016.

Election Results of Kanhaiya Kumar

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2019	Parliament election	MP	Begusarai	Lost

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Kanhaiya Kumar)

How old is Kanhaiya Kumar?
Kanhaiya Kumar is 35 years old (As of 2022).
What is Kanhaiya Kumar's caste?
Kanhaiya Kumar belongs to Bhumihar Community.
What is Kanhaiya Kumar's date of birth?
Kanhaiya Kumar's date of birth is 13th January 1987.
Is Kanhaiya Kumar married?
Kanhaiya Kumar's relationship status is unmarried.
From which party does Kanhaiya Kumar belong to?
Kanhaiya Kumar currently belongs to the INC party.
What is the qualification of Kanhaiya Kumar?
Kanhaiya Kumar holds a graduation degree in Geography.
Who is Kanhaiya Kumar?
Kanhaiya Kumar is an Indian Politician, who belongs to the INC party since 2021.

Kanhaiya Kumar Latest News & Updates

Bihar elections: Kanhaiya Kumar hints seat-sharing decision to be announced soon
Before the Bihar Assembly elections, he stated that Congress was negotiating seat sharing in the INDIA bloc, and he was stressing the coordination of the alliance partners while defending the leadership of Tejashwi ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌Yadav.
Migration has become fate of state’s youth: Kanhaiya Kumar
During his Bihar padyatra he criticised the ruling government by saying that migration of youth due to lack of jobs had become an “unfortunate reality”.
Chaos at Congress yatra in Bihar’s Araria; Kanhaiya Kumar leaves midway
He called for government intervention to stop private coaching of which he blames for student suicides due to pressure, and he also mandated transparency in examinations and occupations.
Kanhaiya Kumar ‘Instagram Reels’ remark against Amruta Fadnavis sparks row
In‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ his campaign comment, he criticised Amruta Fadnavis (wife of Maharashtra Deputy CM) by saying, while others are busy protecting “dharma", she was “making reels on Instagram”. BJP termed the comment as an insult to Marathi women.
Kanhaiya Kumar Draws Fresh Political Scrutiny
Year 2025 saw Kanhaiya Kumar being charged with the Saran illegal arms case, being criticized by the BJP, and accused of Bihar NDA corruption along with land deals with the Adani Group at prices that were below the market.

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