Vijay Samrat
Indian politician
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Vijay Kumar Yadav (born 5 June 1978) popularly known as Vijay Samrat[3] is an Indian politician who was elected as a member of Bihar Legislative Assembly from Sheikhpura Assembly constituency in 2020 as a member of Rashtriya Janata Dal.[4][5][6]
Vijay Kumar Yadav | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 10 November 2020 – 14 November 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Randhir Kumar Soni |
| Succeeded by | Randhir Kumar Soni |
| Constituency | Sheikhpura |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 June 1978[1] Inday, Sheikhpura district, Bihar |
| Party | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
Other political affiliations | Jan Adhikar Party (Loktantrik) |
| Alma mater | BA (Hons) From Bhagalpur University[2] |
| Occupation | Politician businessman |
Early life and education
Vijay Samrat was born to a Yadav family as Vijay Kumar to Ganga Kumar Yadav, former Chairman of Sheikhpura Municipal Council and Shyama Devi on 5 June 1978 at Inday, Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
He completed Bachelor of Arts in Labour and Social Welfare from Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University.
Political career
2015 election
Vijay Samrat had previously fought for 2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly election from the Sheikhpura Assembly constituency representing the newly launched Jan Adhikar Party (Loktantrik)[7] of Pappu Yadav and he stood third with 18227 and lost to Janata Dal (United) candidate Randhir Kumar Soni and Hindustani Awam Morcha candidate Naresh Saw.[8][9]
2020 election
Vijay Samrat fought 2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election from the same constituency representing the Rashtriya Janata Dal. He fought against then Member of Legislative Assembly Randhir Kumar Soni of Janata Dal (United) and Lok Janshakti Party candidate Imam Ghazali. He won with over 6000 votes.[10]