Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Dr. Rajesh Kumar ڈاکٹر راجیش کمار डॉ. राजेश कुमार | |
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 16 November 1991 – 1996 | |
| Prime Minister | P. V. Narasimha Rao |
| Ruling party | Indian National Congress |
| Party | Janata Dal |
| State | Bihar |
| Regime | Congress-led Central Government (1991–1996) |
| Constituency | Gaya (SC) |
| Parliamentary Secretary, Government of Bihar | |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Chief Minister | Karpoori Thakur |
| Governor | |
| Party | Janata Party |
| Equivalent Role | Functionally parallel to Deputy Chief Minister (non-constitutional position) |
| State | Bihar |
| Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1977–1980 | |
| Chief Minister | |
| Governor | |
| Party | Janata Party |
| Preceded by | Balik Ram |
| Succeeded by | Balik Ram |
| Constituency | Bodh Gaya |
| Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1985–1990 | |
| Chief Minister | |
| Governor | |
| Party | Lok Dal |
| Preceded by | Balik Ram |
| Succeeded by | Balik Ram |
| Constituency | Bodh Gaya |
| Deputy Leader, Janata Dal Legislature Party, Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1989 – March 1990 | |
| Chief Minister | |
| Governor | |
| Party | Janata Dal |
| Member, Welfare Committee, Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1978–1980 | |
| Chief Minister | |
| Governor | |
| Party | Janata Party |
| Member, Nivedan Samiti, Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1985–1990 | |
| Chief Minister | |
| Governor | |
| Party | Lok Dal |
| General Secretary, Lok Dal (Bihar) | |
| In office 1980–1988 | |
| Party | Lok Dal |
| Founder Member, Lok Janshakti Party (Bihar) | |
| In office 28 November 2000 – 21 January 2005 | |
| Party | Lok Janshakti Party |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rajesh Kumar 1 January 1947 Chahal Mudera, Atri, Gaya district, Bihar, India [1] |
| Died | 21 January 2005 Near Madar Village, Gaya district, Bihar, India |
| Cause of death | Assassination by Maoist (Naxalite) militants |
| Citizenship |  India |
| Political party |
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| Spouse(s) | Chandra Mani Devi (m. 1969–2005) Bimla Devi (m. 1977–2005) |
| Children | 1 son, 2 daughters (including Kumar Sarvjeet) |
| Father | Raghubir Ram |
| Education | B.A.; B.Sc.; Ph.D. (Hindi) |
| Alma mater | Magadh University, Bodh Gaya |
| Occupation |
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| Profession | Politician |
| Known for | Former Member of Parliament; Bihar politics |
Dr. Rajesh Kumar (1 January 1947 – 21 January 2005) was an Indian politician from Bihar who served as a Member of Parliament in the 10th Lok Sabha[2], representing the Gaya (Scheduled Caste) constituency. He was also a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly and held various political and organizational positions in the state.
Early life and education
Dr. Rajesh Kumar[3] was born on 1 January 1947 in Chahal Mudera village in Atri, Gaya district, Bihar, India. He was the son of Raghubir Ram. He completed his education in Bodh Gaya and obtained a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and a Ph.D. in Hindi from Magadh University, Bodh Gaya.
Political career
Rajesh Kumar was actively involved in state and national politics over several decades.
He was elected as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Bodh Gaya constituency in 1977 and again in 1985. During his tenure in the Bihar government, he served as Parliamentary Secretary from 1977 to 1979 under Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur.
He was associated with multiple political parties during his career, including the Janata Party, Lok Dal, and later the Janata Dal. He also served as General Secretary of Lok Dal in Bihar from 1980 to 1988.
Between 1989 and March 1990, he served as Deputy Leader of the Janata Dal Legislature Party in the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
In 1991, Rajesh Kumar was elected to the 10th Lok Sabha from the Gaya (SC) constituency. During his parliamentary tenure (1991–1996), he served under Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao as opposition of the Congress-led central government.
He was also a member of legislative committees, including the Welfare Committee and the Nivedan Samiti of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
In his later political career, he became associated with the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and was considered among its early members in Bihar. At the time of his death, he was reported to be a senior leader and office-bearer of the party.
Death
Rajesh Kumar was killed on 24 January 2005[4] during the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. At the time, he was contesting as a candidate of the Lok Janshakti Party from the Imamganj constituency in Gaya district.
According to reports[5], he was attacked by Maoist (Naxalite) militants near Madar village while campaigning. His vehicle was intercepted and he was shot dead along with several others, including his aide and security personnel. The attackers subsequently set the vehicle on fire.[6]
The killing occurred amid a broader pattern of election-related violence in Bihar. Contemporary reports, including coverage by BBC Hindi, highlighted the role of political rivalry and insurgent activity in disrupting the electoral process during that period.[7]
Personal life
Rajesh Kumar was married to Chandra Mani Devi. The couple had one son and one daughters. His son, Kumar Sarvjeet, is also a politician.
He was known for his involvement in social and political activities in Bihar.
See also
- Politics of Bihar
- Gaya district
References
- ↑ "चहल मुंडेरा गाँव, अतरी (गया)". Hindi Wikipedia (in हिन्दी). Wikimedia Foundation. 26 June 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ↑ "Members : Lok Sabha". loksabhaph.nic.in. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Bio-Data of Member of X Lok Sabha". web.archive.org. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "बिहार में इमामगंज से लोक जन शक्ति पार्टी के उम्मीदवार और पूर्व सांसद राजेश कुमार की हत्या कर दी गई है". www.bbc.com. 2005. Retrieved 2026-04-20. Unknown parameter
|orig-date=ignored (help) - ↑ Ali, Syed Asdar (2005-01-24). "Former MP Shot Dead in Bihar". Arab News. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Former MP Shot Dead in Bihar". Arab News. 24 January 2005.
- ↑ "(BBC Hindi report)". BBC Hindi. January 2005.
Positions held
| Office | Details | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Member, Bihar Legislative Assembly | Constituency: Bodh Gaya | 1977–1980 |
| Parliamentary Secretary, Government of Bihar | Functionally parallel to Deputy Chief Minister (non-constitutional position) | 1977–1979 |
| Member, Janata Party (Bihar) | Party affiliation | 1977–1979 |
| Member, Welfare Committee | Bihar Legislative Assembly | 1978–1980 |
| General Secretary, Lok Dal (Bihar) | Party organization Role | 1980–1988 |
| Member, Bihar Legislative Assembly | Constituency: Bodh Gaya | 1985–1990 |
| Member, Nivedan Samiti | Bihar Legislative Assembly | 1985–1990 |
| Member, Janata Dal (Bihar) | Party affiliation | 1989 onwards |
| Deputy Leader, Janata Dal Legislature Party | Bihar Legislative Assembly | 1989–March 1990 |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (10th Lok Sabha) | Constituency: Gaya SC | November 1991 |
Election results
| Year | Office | Constituency | Party | Votes | % | Opponent | Opponent Party | Opponent Votes | Opponent % | Margin | Result | Ref. |
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| 1972 | Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly | Bodh Gaya (SC) | Samyukta Socialist Party (SOP) | 2,395 | 6.94 | Balik Ram | Communist Party of India (CPI) | 15,685 | 45.48 | −13,290 | Lost | [1] |
| 1977 | Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly | Bodh Gaya (SC) | Janata Party (JNP) | 34,082 | 62.22 | Balik Ram | Communist Party of India (CPI) | 18,079 | 33.00 | 16,003 | Won | [2] |
| 1980 | Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly | Bodh Gaya (SC) | Janata Party (Secular) (JNP(SC)) | 21,798 | 35.17 | Balik Ram | Communist Party of India (CPI) | 21,913 | 35.35 | −115 | Lost | [3] |
| 1985 | Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly | Bodh Gaya (SC) | Lok Dal (LKD) | 40,227 | 56.12 | Balik Ram | Communist Party of India (CPI) | 15,161 | 21.15 | 25,066 | Won | [4] |
| 1990 | Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly | Bodh Gaya (SC) | Janata Dal (JD) | 40,351 | 40.99 | Balik Ram | Communist Party of India (CPI) | 45,589 | 46.31 | −5,238 | Lost | [5] |
| 1991 | Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | Gaya (SC) | Janata Dal (JD) | 308,077 | 50.40 | Jitan Ram Manjhi | Indian National Congress (INC) | 254,282 | 41.60 | 53,795 | Won | [6] |
References
- ↑ "1972 - Bihar - Election Commission of India". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "General Election, 1977 (Vol I, II)". Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2024-03-17. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "1980 - Bihar - Election Commission of India".
- ↑ "Bihar 1985". Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2025-06-05. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "1990 - Bihar - Election Commission of India".
- ↑ "General Election, 1991 (Vol I, II) - General Election Archive (1951-2004) - Election Commission of India".
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