Rajesh Kumar (born 1969)

Rajesh Kumar (born 1969) is an Indian politician from Bihar. He is an MLA from Kutumba Assembly constituency which is reserved for Scheduled Caste community in Aurangabad district. He won the 2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election representing the Indian National Congress.[1]

Early life and education

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Kumar is from Obra, Aurangabad district, Bihar. He is the son of Dilkeshwar Ram. He completed his graduation in 1989 at Saint Columbus College, Hazaribagh, which is affiliated with Ranchi University. He runs his own business.[2]

Career

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Kumar became an MLA for the first time winning from Kutumba Assembly constituency representing Indian National Congress in the 2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly election.[3] He retained the seat winning the 2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election where he polled 50,822 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Shravan Bhuyan of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), by a margin of 16,653 votes.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Kutumba Election Result 2020 Live Updates: Rajesh Kumar of INC Wins". News18. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  2. ^ "Rajesh Kumar(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- KUTUMBA (SC)(AURANGABAD) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  3. ^ "Kutumba Election Result 2020 Live Updates: Rajesh Kumar of INC Wins". News18. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  4. ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/bihar-election/bihar-assembly-election-2020-a-2nd-term-for-congress-s-rajesh-kumar-or-a-new-mla-for-kutumba-constituency/story-WI7pO5mrB6b1cd41BTgwXM.html
  5. ^ Live, A. B. P. "Kutumba-sc Assembly Election Results 2020 Live Updates, Kutumba-sc Assembly Election Latest News & Updates". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-04.