Shyam Rajak

Shyam Rajak is a prominent Indian politician from Bihar, born on 22 July 1954. He has served in various ministerial capacities in the Government of Bihar, including as Cabinet Minister for Industries. A veteran leader, he has been associated with both the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) multiple times throughout his career.

Currently, he holds the position of National General Secretary within the Janata Dal (United).

He contested the Bihar Assembly Election in November 2025 from the Phulwarisharif (SC) constituency and secured a win, defeating Gopal Ravi Das of the CPI (ML) Liberation by 32,657 votes.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 12:36:40 PM [IST]

Shyam Rajak Biography

Shyam Rajak's political journey began with student activism, rooted in his active involvement in the historic Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) movement of 1974. He is recognized as a Dalit leader, hailing from the Dhobi caste, a significant social group in Bihar's political landscape.

He first entered the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1995, winning from the Phulwari Sharif constituency, a seat reserved for Scheduled Castes, on a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ticket. He successfully sought re-election from the same constituency in February 2000, February 2005, and November 2005. His term as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly spanned from 1995 to 2020.

During the RJD government led by Rabri Devi, Rajak held significant portfolios such as Minister of State for Energy, Public Relations Department, and Law. In June 2009, he transitioned from RJD to join the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)). During his tenure with the JD(U), he served as the Minister for Food and Consumer Protection from 2010 to 2015 in the Nitish Kumar-led government. In February 2016, he was also appointed as the Deputy Leader of the House in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. From 2019 to 2020, he served as the Cabinet Minister for Industries.

His political affiliations saw another notable shift in August 2020 when he was expelled from the JD(U) on grounds of alleged anti-party activities while serving as Industry Minister, and subsequently rejoined the RJD. Upon rejoining, he was appointed as the National General Secretary of the RJD. However, citing feelings of being 'cheated' and expressing concerns regarding 'dynasty rule' and 'corruption' within the RJD, he resigned from the party in August 2024. Shortly thereafter, in September 2024, Shyam Rajak rejoined the Janata Dal (United) for his third stint with the party and was appointed as its National General Secretary. He has also held the position of National President of the Akhil Bharatiya Dhobi Mahasangh.

In November 2025, veteran JDU leader Shyam Rajak won the Phulwarisharif (SC) seat, polling 126,470 votes and finishing ahead of CPI (ML) Liberation’s Gopal Ravi Das by a margin of 32,657 votes, marking his strong political comeback.

Shyam Rajak Personal Life

Full Name	Shyam Rajak
Place of Birth	Bihar
Party Name	Janata Dal (United)
Education	Bachelor of Commerce
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	NA
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	Alka Rajak
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

Shyam Rajak Net Worth

Net Worth

₹4.62 CRORE

ASSETS

₹5.14 CRORE

Liabilities

₹51.96 LAKHS

Interesting Facts about Shyam Rajak

Shyam Rajak was deeply involved in the Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) movement of 1974, a significant period of student activism in Indian history.
He is known for his multi-party shifts, having rejoined the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) in September 2024 for the second time after previous stints with both the JD(U) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
He has served as the National President of the Akhil Bharatiya Dhobi Mahasangh.

Political Timeline of Shyam Rajak

2025: Elected as MLA from Phulwarisharif (SC), receiving 126,470 votes and defeating Gopal Ravi Das (CPI-ML Liberation) by 32,657 votes.
2024 (September): Rejoined Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) and appointed National General Secretary.
2024 (August): Resigned from RJD.
2020 (August): Expelled from JD(U) and rejoined RJD.
2019-2020: Served as Cabinet Minister for Industries (JD(U) government).
2016 (Feb): Appointed Deputy Leader of the House in Bihar Legislative Assembly.
2015: Re-elected as MLA from Phulwari Sharif constituency (JD(U)).
2010-2015: Served as Minister for Food and Consumer Protection (JD(U) government).
2009 (June): Quit RJD and joined Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)).
2005 (Nov): Re-elected as MLA from Phulwari Sharif constituency (RJD).
2005 (Feb): Re-elected as MLA from Phulwari Sharif constituency (RJD).
2000: Re-elected as MLA from Phulwari Sharif constituency (RJD).
1995: First elected as MLA from Phulwari Sharif constituency (RJD).
1974: Actively involved in the Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) movement.
1954: Born on 22 July in Bihar, Patna.
Until 2009: Served as Minister of State for Energy, Public Relations, and Law (RJD government).

Shyam Rajak Achievements

Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly for six terms from the Phulwari Sharif constituency.
Served as Minister of State for Energy, Public Relations Department, and Law in the RJD government.
Served as Minister for Food and Consumer Protection in the JD(U) government (2010-2015).
Served as Cabinet Minister for Industries in the JD(U) government (2019-2020).
Appointed Deputy Leader of the House in the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 2016.
Currently serves as the National General Secretary of Janata Dal (United) (appointed September 2024).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Shyam Rajak)

What is Shyam Rajak's educational background?
Shyam Rajak holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce.
From which constituency has Shyam Rajak been elected as an MLA?
Shyam Rajak has been elected as an MLA from the Phulwari Sharif (SC) constituency in Bihar for six terms.
What ministerial positions has Shyam Rajak held?
Shyam Rajak has served as Minister of State for Energy, Public Relations, and Law in the RJD government, and as Minister for Food and Consumer Protection (2010-2015) and Cabinet Minister for Industries (2019-2020) in the JD(U) government.
What is Shyam Rajak's current political affiliation?
Shyam Rajak is currently associated with the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), serving as its National General Secretary.
When was Shyam Rajak born?
Shyam Rajak was born on 22 July 1954.

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