Nalin Soren
Indian politician
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Nalin Soren (Hindi pronunciation: [n̪əlɪn̪ soːɾeːn̪]) is an Indian politician from Dumka district in Santhal Pargana Division in Jharkhand state and an active member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. He is an MLA since 1990, elected 7 times from Sikaripara (ST).[1][2] In Lok Sabha election 2024, JMM candidate Nalin Soren won the Dumka Lok Sabha seat.[3][4] Nalin Soren completed B.Sc. Part I from Sahibganj College, Bhagalpur University, in 1969.[5]
Nalin Soren | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Sunil Soren |
| Constituency | Dumka |
| Member of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 15 November 2000 – 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | State did not exist |
| Succeeded by | Alok Kumar Soren |
| Constituency | Sikaripara |
| Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1990 – 15 November 2000 | |
| Preceded by | David Murmu |
| Constituency | Sikaripara |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha |
Political career
Nalin Soren was elected to the 18th Lok Sabha in June 2024 and has been serving as a Member of the Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers since 26 September 2024. He served as the Chief Whip of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on multiple occasions, holding the position from 22 December 2019, to 13 June 2024, as well as from 22 December 2014, to 2019, and from 1 March 2009, to 2014. Earlier, he served as a Cabinet Minister from 1 March 2005, to 2009.[6]
Electoral record
State Legislative Assembly
| Year | Party | Constituency Name | Result | Votes gained | Vote share% | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Ind. | Sikaripara (Bihar) (ST) | Lost | 9,478 | 23.58% | 5,214 | |
| 1990 | JMM | Won | 27,799 | 44.12% | 19,305 | ||
| 1995 | Won | 36,073 | 36.96% | 16,422 | |||
| 2000 | Won | 39,259 | 47.46% | 16,133 | |||
| 2005 | Sikaripara (Jharkhand) (ST) | Won | 27,723 | 29.66% | 3,082 | ||
| 2009 | Won | 30,474 | 28.30% | 1,003 | |||
| 2014 | Won | 61,901 | 42.04% | 24,501 | |||
| 2019 | Won | 79,400 | 51.78% | 29,471 | |||
