Kumar Sarvjeet: Biography, Wiki, Career, Net Worth, Caste, Contact, etc.

Kumar Sarvjeet is an Indian politician from Bihar, a member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and a social worker. He served as Bihar’s tourism minister and represents Bodh Gaya in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. Son of MP Rajesh Kumar, he entered politics after his father’s murder in 2005. Sarvjeet, from the Dalit Paswan community, won the Bodh Gaya seat in a 2009 by-election for Lok Janshakti Party, lost in 2010 to BJP’s Shyamdeo Paswan, and reclaimed it for RJD in 2015 and 2020.

Kumar Sarvjeet Biography Summery

Field	Details
Full Name	Kumar Sarvjeet
Popular Name	Sarvjeet Paswan
Date of Birth	April 3, 1975
Place of Birth	Chahal Mundera (Chahal) village, Atri assembly area, Gaya district, Bihar
Political Party	Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
Position	MLA, Bodh Gaya (SC); Former Minister of Tourism and Agriculture, Bihar
Tenure	2009–2010 (by-election), 2015–2020, 2020–present (as of October 2025)
Education	Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi (2001)
Legislative Constituency	Bodh Gaya (SC), Gaya district, Bihar
Electoral Experience	2009: Won Bodh Gaya (SC) by-election (LJP) 2010: Lost Bodh Gaya election (LJP) to BJP’s Shyamdev Paswan 2015: Won Bodh Gaya (RJD) defeating BJP’s Shyamdev Paswan by ~30,000 votes 2020: Won Bodh Gaya (RJD) defeating BJP’s Hari Manjhi by 4,708 votes 2024: Contested Gaya (SC) Lok Sabha (RJD), lost to HAM(S)’s Jitan Ram Manjhi
Father’s Name	Late Dr. Rajesh Kumar (former MLA and MP, assassinated in 2005)
Religion	Hindu
Category	Scheduled Caste (SC)
Caste	Paswan
Nationality	Indian
Language Style	Hindi and English
Major Issues	Tourism development (Bodh Gaya as a global Buddhist pilgrimage hub) Agricultural reforms (irrigation, farmer subsidies) Rural infrastructure (claims 382 roads built) Dalit empowerment and social justice Security in Naxal-affected areas (post father’s murder)
Professional Background	Engineer (B.E. from BIT Mesra); transitioned to politics after father’s assassination in 2005; social worker with focus on environmental initiatives (e.g., Vasundhara Kendras)
Special Achievements	First MLA to break Bodh Gaya’s 63-year jinx of no consecutive same-party re-election (2015, 2020) Promoted Bodh Mahotsav to boost tourism Survived political challenges in a volatile constituency Rose from personal tragedy (father’s murder) to become a key RJD leader in Magadh division

Kumar Sarvjeet Net worth

He has maintained transparency by regularly disclosing his assets and liabilities through election affidavits.

Field	Details
Declared Assets (2020)	₹6.29 Crore
Declared Liabilities (2020)	₹11.21 lakh
Criminal Record	One criminal cases
Asset Breakdown	Includes residential properties and personal investments

Notes: The net worth will be updated soon.

This transparency reassures constituents that he is committed to clean governance, as he has declared his main assets, real estate, and personal holdings, to the public.

Political Journey and Achievements

Political Journey

Started Politics (2005):

Entered politics after father, Dr. Rajesh Kumar, was killed by Naxalites in Gaya.
Wanted to continue father’s work for Dalits and villages.

2009 By-Election (LJP):

Won Bodh Gaya (SC) seat with LJP, became MLA for 17 months.

2010 Election (LJP):

Lost Bodh Gaya seat to BJP’s Shyamdev Paswan.

Joined RJD (Pre-2015):

Switched to RJD, joined Mahagathbandhan coalition.

2015 Election (RJD):

Won Bodh Gaya, beating BJP by ~30,000 votes, first to win same party twice.

2020 Election (RJD):

Kept Bodh Gaya seat, won against BJP by 4,708 votes.

2024 Lok Sabha (RJD):

Ran for Gaya (SC) seat, lost to HAM(S)’s Jitan Ram Manjhi.

Minister Roles:

Agriculture Minister (short time): Helped farmers with irrigation.
Tourism Minister (2022–Now): Promotes Bodh Gaya tourism.

Current Role (October 2025):

Bodh Gaya MLA, key RJD leader for 2025 elections.

Achievements

Historic Win: First to win Bodh Gaya for same party twice (2015, 2020).
Tourism: Promoted Bodh Mahotsav, improved Bodh Gaya facilities.
Roads: Built 382 roads for better village connectivity.
Farmers: Supported irrigation and subsidies in Gaya.
Dalit Rights: Fought for Paswan community and social justice.
Environment: Started Vasundhara Kendras for eco-awareness.
Bravery: Worked despite Naxal threats, sought better security.

Bodh Gaya Assembly Election

Here is the summary of Bodh Gaya Vidhnsabha Constituency’s past election results.

S.No.	Party	Candidate	Votes	% Votes	±%
1	RJD	Kumar Sarvjeet	80,926	41.84	−8.14
2	BJP	Hari Manjhi	76,218	39.40	+7.85
3	RLSP	Ajay Paswan	9,311	4.81	—
4	Independent	Pramila Kumari	3,593	1.86	—
5	Moolniwasi Samaj Party	Satyendra Kumar	3,438	1.78	—
6	Independent	Ravindra Rajwanshi	2,546	1.32	—
7	NCP	Suresh Paswan	2,115	1.09	+0.15
8	Apna Kisan Party	Kailash Bhuiyan	2,062	1.07	—
9	Bahujan Lok Dal	Sanjay Kumar Choudhary	1,998	1.03	—
10	Rashtriya Jan Jan Party	Dilip Kumar Choudhary	1,919	0.99	—
11	NOTA	None of the Above	2,500	1.29	−2.20

Additional Details:

Majority: 4,708
Turnout: 193,434
Result: RJD hold

Future Vision for Bodh Gaya

Improve Tourism:

Upgrade Mahabodhi Temple area for pilgrims by 2027.
Support Buddhist study center, ready by 2026.
Make Bodh Mahotsav bigger with global events.

Eco-Friendly Growth:

Use solar power for Bodh Gaya by 2025.
Fix water, sanitation, and Falgu River with Rs 500 crore.
Add roads and connect to Gaya-Delhi train.

Jobs and Community:

Train 5,000 locals for tourism jobs by 2027.
Help farmers with 20 soil labs and agri-tourism.
Build health and skill centers.

Safety and Fairness:

Increase police to stop Naxal threats.
Give 30% benefits to Dalits and locals.

Goal: Bring 5 million tourists, add Rs 5,000 crore to economy by 2030.

Personal Life and Background

Kumar Sarvjeet, born April 3, 1975, in Chahal Mundera village, Gaya, Bihar, is a politician from the Paswan (Dalit) community who entered politics at 30 after his father, Dr. Rajesh Kumar, a former MLA and MP, was killed by Naxalites in 2005. Raised in rural Bihar, he studied at M.G. Public School, Patna, and Mahesh Singh Yadav College, Gaya, before earning a B.E. from BIT Mesra, Ranchi, in 2001. Married to Sima Kumari, a businesswoman with an M.A. from Magadh University, he has a low-key family life with their children and is known for simple acts like voting by e-rickshaw in 2024. He carries a rifle and pistol for safety in Naxal-prone Gaya.

Public Perception and Engagement

Field	Details
Public Image	Kumar Sarvjeet is seen as an approachable, resilient Dalit leader who champions tourism, rural development, and social justice in Bodh Gaya.
Facebook Handle	https://www.facebook.com/Kumar.Sarvjeet.Bihar/
Instagram Handle	https://www.instagram.com/kumar._sarvjeet
X (Twitter) Handle	https://x.com/kumarsarvjeet6
Contact Details	+91-9431229898
Permanent Address	Gaya, Bihar

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kumar Sarvjeet?

Kumar Sarvjeet is the RJD MLA from Bodh Gaya (SC), Gaya, Bihar, known for promoting tourism and Dalit rights.

Are there any legal cases against him?

Yes, Kumar Sarvjeet has One criminal cases against him.

What is the caste of Kumar Sarvjeet?

Kumar Sarvjeet caste is Paswan.

What is Kumar Sarvjeet net worth?

As of 2020, Kumar Sarvjeet assets worth ₹6.29 Crore and ₹11.21 lakh liabilities amount.

Kumar Sarvjeet Photo

Kumar Sarvjeet inaugurating a project in his constituency. — Kumar Sarvjeet with Tejashwi Yadav.

Resources:

[1.] Kumar Sarvjeet – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumar_Sarvjeet

[2.] Kumar Sarvjeet Myneta.info – https://www.myneta.info/Bihar2020/candidate.php?candidate_id=9943

[3.] Kumar Sarvjeet – National Portal of India https://v2.india.gov.in/directory/whos-who/mla/shri-kumar-sarvjeet-229-14239694330289287