Nityanand Rai

Nityanand‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Rai is a politician in India, associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and is a major leader in Bihar. He has been an MP from Ujiarpur and has taken up various significant positions in the Central government, as the Minister of State for Home Affairs, among others.

Rai, who is credited with his strong organisation and considerable sway over the political scenario in Bihar, has played a pivotal role in the BJP’s implementation plan both at the local and at the national ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌level.

By Rashmi | Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:35:45 AM [IST]

Nityanand Rai Biography

He‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ was born in the Vaishali district on 1 January 1966. After starting his political journey from the grassroots level of organisational work, he slowly but surely expanded his influence in the area.

Rai's political journey began in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, where he served three terms from 2000 to May 2014. During this period, he also held the position of Whip in the Bihar Legislature from 2006 to 2010. His move to national politics came in May 2014 when he was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha. He served on the Standing Committee on Agriculture from 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2018. In May 2019, he was re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha for a second term and was appointed as the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs on 30 May 2019.

Rai has also been actively involved in various parliamentary committees. From 13 May 2015 to 25 May 2019, he was a member of the Joint Committee on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015, and the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. He was also a member of the Standing Committee on Commerce from 1 September 2018 to 25 May 2019. In June 2024, he was elected to the 18th Lok Sabha.

Beyond his legislative duties, Rai has shown a strong commitment to social causes. He provides free medical treatment and services to children affected by polio and bears the entire expenditure for the education and upbringing of four orphans living in Vatsalya Gram, Vrindavan each year. He also facilitates the marriage of orphan girls and has adopted three minor girls who were gang rape victims, ensuring their education and future marriage.

In his leisure time, he enjoys music, studying, and playing football. His special interests include horticulture, organic farming, and sketching, reflecting his diverse talents and passions.

On a personal note, Nityanand Rai is married to Amita Rai, and they have one daughter. His net worth stands at Rs 17,95,27,017.

Nityanand Rai Personal Life

Full Name	Nityanand Rai
Date of Birth	01 Jan 1966 (Age 60)
Place of Birth	Hajipur, Vaishali (Bihar)
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Graduate
Profession	Agriculturist
Father's Name	Ganga Bishun Rai
Mother's Name	Late Tetari Devi
Spouse's Name	Amita Rai
Spouse's Profession	Businesswoman
Children	1 Daughter(s)

Nityanand Rai Net Worth

Net Worth

₹17.81 CRORE

ASSETS

₹17.95 CRORE

Liabilities

₹14 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Nityanand Rai

Nityanand Rai studied B.A. (Hons.) at Raj Narayan College, Hajipur, Bihar in 1986.

Political Timeline of Nityanand Rai

2025: Did not contest any election during the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls; remained involved only in campaign activities for the NDA.
2024: He was elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from the Ujiarpur constituency. Following this victory, he was appointed as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2019: He contested and won the 17th Lok Sabha polls from Ujiarpur constituency. He defeated RLSP candidate Upendra Kushwaha by a margin of over 2,50,000 votes. He was inducted as a cabinet minister in Narendra Modi's government as MoS of Home Affairs.
2018: Member, Standing Committee on Commerce.
2015: He was a Member of the Joint Committee on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015.
2014: He was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha during the 2014 general elections as a candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was appointed as a member of the Standing Committee on Agriculture. He became a Member of the Consultative Committee under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
2006: He was appointed as a Whip of Bihar Legislature.
2000: Nityanand Rai was a member of Bihar Legislative Assembly for three terms.

Nityanand Rai Latest News & Updates

'B for Bidi' Remark (2025)
In September 2025, Rai condemned a controversial social media post by the Kerala Congress unit that linked 'Bidis' and 'Bihar' with the letter 'B.' He criticized the Congress party for insulting Bihar and its people.
“Jungle Raj” narrative
Publicly commented on Bihar political developments, including the “Jungle Raj” narrative, defending the state government and critiquing the opposition for allegedly misrepresenting welfare schemes.
Propagating Misinformation about the Home Ministry
Criticized opposition parties on social media for propagating misinformation about the Home Ministry, defending central policies on internal security.

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