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Sanjay Kumar Paswan | |
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| Minister of Sugarcane Industries Government of Bihar[1] | |
| Assumed office 07 May 2026 | |
| Chief Minister | Samrat Choudhary |
| Preceded by | Samrat Choudhary |
| In office 20 November 2025 – 15 April 2026 | |
| Chief Minister | Nitish Kumar |
| Preceded by | Krishnanandan Paswan |
| Succeeded by | Samrat Choudhary |
| Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 14 November 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Suryakant Paswan, CPI |
| Constituency | Bakhri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 05 August 1973 Begusarai, Bihar, India |
| Political party | Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Sanjay Kumar Paswan (born 5 August 1973) is an Indian politician from Bihar and a member of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas). He is currently serving as the Minister of Sugarcane industries of Bihar. He has been elected as the Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Bakhri in the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election, where he defeated the incumbent MLA Suryakant Paswan of the Communist Party of India by a margin of 17,318 votes.[2]
He is regarded as one of the prominent leaders of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) in Bihar and serves as the Principal General Secretary of the Bihar state unit.[3] He is also known for his long association with LJP founder Ram Vilas Paswan and the LJP(R) national president and Union Minister Chirag Paswan.[3]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Sanjay Kumar Paswan was born on 5 August 1973 in Begusarai, Bihar, to Gulab Paswan and Sona Devi.[4] He completed his Bachelor of Arts from Hindi Vidyapeeth, Deoghar, in 1998.[citation needed]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Bakhri, located in Begusarai district, is considered one of the most politically active and historically significant constituencies in Bihar.[citation needed][5] The seat came into existence in 1951 and was reserved for Scheduled Castes after the 2008 delimitation. Left parties, particularly the Communist Party of India, winning 11 out of 17 elections held before 2025.[6]
In the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election, Paswan secured 98,511 votes and defeated Suryakant Paswan of CPI by 17,318 votes, ending decades of left dominance in the constituency.[7] Following the election, several political observers and party workers demanded his inclusion in the upcoming state cabinet because Bakhri has never been represented in the state ministry since independence.[6] He was ultimately inducted into the ministry.
Positions in party[edit | edit source]
- Principal General Secretary, Bihar State Unit, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas){{
- Senior leader and long-time associate of Ram Vilas Paswan and Chirag Paswan[3]
Social work[edit | edit source]
Paswan has been involved in welfare activities focused on Dalit empowerment, rural development, and support for economically weaker families in Begusarai district. His initiatives include village-level awareness drives, community outreach programmes, and assistance to marginalized communities.[6]
Electoral performance[edit | edit source]
| Year | Constituency | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bakhri | Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) | 98,511 | Won by 17,318 votes[8][9] |
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Paswan is married.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Chirag Paswan Loyalist Sanjay Paswan Secures Ministerial Berth, Leaving LJP State Chief Raju Tiwari Aside". Patna Press. 20 November 2025. Archived from the original on 22 November 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ↑ "Bakhri Election Result 2025". Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "LJP leader Sanjay Paswan says party ready to contest 143 seats". 29 September 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Sanjay Kumar Paswan Affidavit". Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ↑ "Bakhri Constituency".
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Demand rises for Sanjay Paswan's inclusion in new cabinet after Bakhri victory". Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ↑ "ECI Results – Bakhri". Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ↑ "2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly Election Result: Bakhri". Election Commission of India. 14 November 2025. Archived from the original on 22 November 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ↑ "Bakhri Constituency Election Results 2015 - 2025". The Times of India. 14 November 2025. Archived from the original on 22 November 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.