Shri Kamlesh Paswan is a prominent politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and currently serves as the Member of Parliament for Bansgaon (SC) in Uttar Pradesh. Here are some key details about his life and career:
Early Life and Education
- Date of Birth: August 6, 1976
- Place of Birth: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Education: Kamlesh Paswan has an educational background in political science, having earned a Master’s degree from DDU Gorakhpur University. However, he also submitted a Bachelor of Arts degree to the Lok Sabha, completed in 2012.
Family Background
- Kamlesh hails from a political family; his father, Om Prakash Paswan, was an influential politician who served as an MLA and was assassinated in 1996 while addressing a public function. His mother, Subhawati Devi, also had a political career as a Lok Sabha MP His brother, Vimlesh Paswan, is also a politician, having served as an MLA on a BJP ticket.
Political Career
- Kamlesh Paswan’s political journey began when he became a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Maniram constituency, serving from 2002 to 2007 as a member of the Samajwadi Party (SP).
- He has been elected four times to the Lok Sabha, winning the Bansgaon (SC) seat in the 2009, 2014, 2019, and 2024 elections). His most recent victory was in 2024, where he defeated Congress candidate Sadal Prasad. Following his latest election, he took the oath as a Union Minister of State.
Professional Background
- Aside from politics, Kamlesh Paswan is involved in business, working as an agriculturist and builder. His financial disclosures indicate significant assets worth approximately ₹17 crores, with liabilities around ₹60 lakhs.
Legal Issues
- Kamlesh Paswan has faced several legal challenges, with multiple criminal cases registered against him, including serious charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Personal Life
- He is married to Ritu Paswan, who is also involved in agriculture.