Umesh Kumar
Indian politician and journalist
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Umesh Kumar Sharma is an Indian politician and journalist, serving as a member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from the Khanpur constituency since 2022 as an independent politician. He is also known for his work as a journalist and media entrepreneur.
Diploma in Media Law, London School of Journalism
Umesh Kumar Sharma | |
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| Member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 10 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kunwar Pranav Singh |
| Constituency | Khanpur |
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| Party | Independent |
| Education | University of Delhi Diploma in Media Law, London School of Journalism |
| Occupation | Politician, journalist |
Early life and education
Umesh Kumar studied at the University of Delhi and earned a diploma in Media Law from the London School of Journalism.[1]
Career
Journalism
Kumar serves as the CEO and editor-in-chief of media platforms, including News Plus OTT and Pahad TV, focusing on regional and national news in India.[1]
Political career
In the 2022 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election, Umesh Kumar won the Khanpur constituency as an independent candidate, defeating the Ravindra Singh of Bahujan Samaj Party.[2] He also contested the 2024 Indian general election from the Haridwar Lok Sabha constituency as an independent candidate but was unsuccessful.[1]
In 2025, Kumar faced a notice from the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly under the anti-defection law, requiring a response within three weeks.[3]
Controversies
In 2025, Kumar was briefly detained following a reported firing incident involving former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh. He was later released on bail.[4] According to his election affidavit, Kumar has four pending criminal cases, including charges of unlawful assembly and voluntarily causing hurt.[1]
Personal life
Kumar resides in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. He is married, and his income sources include agriculture, media consultancy, and a firm.[1]