Sanjeev Kumar (politician, born 1979)
Indian politician (Bihar)
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Dr Sanjeev Kumar (born 8 November 1979) is an Indian politician from Bihar. He was a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.[1][2] He won from Parbatta Assembly constituency in Khagaria district representing Janata Dal (United)[3] in the 2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
8 November 1979
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar | |
|---|---|
| MLA, Parbatta Assembly constituency | |
| In office 2020–2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ramanand Prasad Singh |
| Succeeded by | Babulal Shorya |
| Constituency | Parbatta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sanjeev Kumar 8 November 1979 Khagaria, Bihar, India |
| Party | Rashtriya Janata Dal (2025–present) |
Other political affiliations | Janata Dal (United) (2005–2025) |
| Alma mater | GSMC and KEM Hospital (MBBS) |
| Occupation | Doctor, Politician |
Early life and education
Kumar was born in Patna, Bihar. His father Ramanand Prasad Singh was a five-time MLA from Patbatta and also served as Transport Minister in the Nitish Kumar government.[14][15] He completed his MBBS at GSMC and KEM Hospital in Mumbai. He runs a diagnostic center in Patna.[16]
Career
Kumar won as an MLA for the first time Parbatta Assembly constituency in the 2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election.[17] In 2024, he inaugurated several projects in Gogri Jamalpur.[18] He also pushed for action against Rodic Limited for failing to fulfill its responsibilities.[19] He was vocal about the broken part of the Agwani Ghat-Sultanganj bridge and submitted a memorandum to the CM for reconstruction.[20] He also urged the Chief Minister to expedite construction of the Agwani Ghat-Sultanganj bridge, emphasizing its importance for connectivity.[21] He emphasized naming Bettiah Medical College after Maharani Janaki Kunwar.[22]
Kumar actively participated in the JDU State Executive meeting, advocating for the return of the Nitish Kumar government.[23] He also questioned the allocation of prominent posts to those who spoke against Bhumihars.[24][25][26][27]