Sadhu Paswan
Sadhu Paswan | |
|---|---|
| State President, SC/ST Cell, Rashtriya Janata Dal | |
| In office 3 October 2018 – Incumbent | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anil Kumar Sadhu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| Other political affiliations | Lok Janshakti Party |
| Relations | Son-in-law of Ram Vilas Paswan[1] |
| Relatives | Brother-in-law of Chirag Paswan[2] |
| Occupation | Politician |
Sadhu Paswan (birth name Anil Kumar Sadhu; age around 60) is an Indian politician from the state of Bihar. He is the State President of the SC/ST Cell of the Rashtriya Janata Dal since 3 October 2018.[3]
Personal life
Sadhu Paswan is the son-in-law of the late Ram Vilas Paswan, former Union Minister and founder of Lok Janshakti Party, and is considered part of his extended political family. He is also the brother-in-law of Union Minister Chirag Paswan, national President of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Lok Sabha MP.[4]
Political career
Sadhu Paswan joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal in March 2018, after leaving previous political associations. He was appointed State President of the SC/ST cell of the party on 3 October 2018 and has continued in that role to the present day.[5]
Paswan has been active in mobilizing Dalit and SC/ST voters in Bihar and has been covered in news reports regarding candidate selection disputes and ticket demands during elections.[6]
Controversies
Reports have mentioned tense political situations involving Sadhu Paswan, including public disagreements within party alliances and coverage during the 2019 and later election cycles, though details vary by source.[7]
References
- ↑ "Ram Vilas Paswan's son-in-law joins RJD". Aaj Tak. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Why Chirag Did Not Contest Lok Sabha". Live Hindustan. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Anil Paswan becomes RJD SC/ST State General Secretary". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Why Chirag Not Contested Lok Sabha". Live Hindustan. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Ram Vilas Paswan's son-in-law joins RJD; later appointed SC/ST Cell chief". Aaj Tak. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Paswan revolt over ticket". Jansatta. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Son-in-law who berated Paswan back in fold". The Hindu. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
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