Santosh Kumar

Santosh Kumar Kushwaha, an Indian politician from Bihar, was born in Kocheili, Purnia district, on February 5, 1976. He got into politics in 2010 by winning the Baisi Assembly seat as a BJP candidate. He switched to Janata Dal (United) in 2014 and got elected as the Member of Parliament of Purnia, where he remained till 2024. In March 2023, he was made National General Secretary of JD(U). In the 2024 general elections, he lost to Pappu Yadav when he tried to secure the seat as NDA candidate.

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Santosh Kumar Biography

Santosh Kumar Kushwaha was born on February 5, 1976, in Kocheili village, Purnia district, Bihar. After finishing his primary education locally, he briefly moved to Bihar to pursue his higher studies. Public data on his college degrees is quite sparse. Still, it is not unclear that his studies formed the base for his political career in the area. Kushwaha entered the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 2010 as a BJP candidate with a win at the Baisi constituency. Then in 2014, he switched to the JD(U) and became MP of Purnia Lok Sabha constituency. He served from 2014 to 2024. During his tenure, he energetically directed his efforts towards the development of the areas where he worked and focused on the up-gradation of infrastructure, education, and conducted various welfare programs for the community. Kushwaha was a Member of Parliament who was always actively present among the masses. He was instrumental in bringing about local development, making the administration more approachable through the implementation of government schemes, and continuously pushing for political measures that foster ever-expanding economic growth, plus the welfare of the community paradigm in Purnia and nearby areas. In March 2023, he was designated National General Secretary of JD(U), which shows his position inside the party to be prominent. The 2024 general elections saw him seek a mandate from the NDA party, but he lost to Pappu Yadav. This defeat is seen as a significant change in Purnia's political scenario.

Santosh Kumar Personal Life

Full Name	Santosh Kumar
Date of Birth	05 Feb 1976 (Age 50)
Place of Birth	Kocheili, Purnea (Bihar)
Party Name	Communist Party Of India
Education	Graduate
Profession	Agriculturist Political and Social Worker
Father's Name	Shri Nevilal Vishwash
Mother's Name	Smt. Ramsakhi Devi
Spouse's Name	Smt. Madhulata Devi
Spouse's Profession	Business
Children	2 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu

Santosh Kumar Net Worth

Net Worth

₹7.17 CRORE

ASSETS

₹8.8 CRORE

Liabilities

₹1.63 CRORE

Education Qualification of Santosh Kumar

Santosh Kumar Kushwaha did his primary and secondary education in Kocheili village, Purnia district, Bihar, in the 1980s. In the early 1990s, he took up higher studies and completed in Purnea at Surya Narayan Singh College, Rambagh, which later on became the base of his public service and political career. It is unknown for sure where he went to college, but his schooling was enough to enable him to take up administrative and legislative duties.

Interesting Facts about Santosh Kumar

One month before the 2014 Parliamentary elections, Kumar quit BJP and formed an alliance with JDU.

Political Timeline of Santosh Kumar

2014 : He was elected in the 16th Lok Sabha as the MP in Purnia, which, he contested as a JDU candidate. He defeated Uday Singh Alias Pappu Singh of BJP by a margin of 1,16,669 votes.
2010 : He was first elected in the assembly elections from Baisi where he defeated Nasar Ahamad of INC by a margin of 9250 votes. He contested the elections with a BJP ticket.

Santosh Kumar Achievements

Electoral Success: Won the Baisi Assembly seat in 2010 and later elected as MP from Purnia in 2014, serving until 2024. Party Leadership: Appointed National General Secretary of JD(U) in March 2023, reflecting his growing influence within the party. Constituency Development: Advocated for infrastructure projects, education improvements, and social welfare schemes in Purnia and surrounding areas. Grassroots Engagement: Known for maintaining strong connections with constituents and promoting regional development initiatives. Won the Baisi Assembly seat in 2010 and was later elected as MP from Purnia in 2014, serving until 2024. Party Leadership: Appointed National General Secretary of JD(U) in March 2023, reflecting his growing influence within the party. Constituency Development: Advocated for infrastructure projects, education improvements, and social welfare schemes in Purnia and surrounding areas. Grassroots Engagement: Known for maintaining strong connections with constituents and promoting regional development initiatives.

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