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

Sumit Kumar Singh, born around 1981, is an Indian politician and an independent MLA in Bihar. He is the Minister of Science and Technology in Bihar’s government. He won the Chakai seat in 2010 with Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and in 2020 as an independent. He led the Lok Janshakti Party in 2005 and was a youth leader. His grandfather, Shrikrishna Singh, a freedom fighter, was a Chakai MLA in the 1960s and 1970s and joined the Jayaprakash Narayan movement. His father, Narendra Singh (1947–2022), a major Bihar politician, was an MLA from Chakai and Jamui and served as Agriculture Minister until 2014. Known for being straightforward and influential in Jamui-Banka, Narendra’s sons carry on his political legacy.

Sumit Kumar Singh Biography Summery

Field	Details
Full Name	Shri Sumit Kumar Singh
Popular Name	Bicky Singh (Bikki Singh)
Date of Birth	1981
Place of Birth	Jamui district, Bihar
Political Party	Independent (currently); previously associated with Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)], and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP)
Position	Cabinet Minister for Science and Technology & Technical Education, Government of Bihar; Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Tenure	MLA: 2010–2015 (JMM), 2020–present (Independent); Minister: February 2021–present (across NDA and Mahagathbandhan governments)
Education	Graduate from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi
Legislative Constituency	Chakai Assembly Constituency (Jamui district)
Electoral Experience	2010: Won from Chakai on JMM ticket (margin: 188 votes) 2015: Contested as Independent, lost to RJD’s Savitri Devi 2020: Won from Chakai as Independent (lone independent win in Bihar Assembly)
Father’s Name	Narendra Singh (former Bihar Agriculture Minister, 1947–2022)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Rajput
Nationality	Indian
Language	Hindi, English
Style	Development-oriented (known as “Vikas Purush” or Man of Development); hands-on, accessible leader with focus on youth empowerment and infrastructure
Major Issues	Rural development and infrastructure (roads, bridges, irrigation in Naxal-affected areas); science and technology promotion (digital literacy, AI in agriculture); youth education and skill development; tribal welfare; anti-Naxal measures; communal harmony
Professional Background	Student activist at JNU (ABVP member); youth leader; state president of Lok Janshakti Party (2005); full-time politician with focus on constituency service and development projects
Special Achievements	Third-generation MLA from Chakai (“Chakai Kingdom” legacy: grandfather Shrikrishna Singh, father Narendra Singh) Bihar’s only independent MLA supporting multiple governments (NDA and Mahagathbandhan) Retained ministerial position across four governments in four years (2021–2025) Secured funding for Barner Reservoir project (2025); expanded technical education institutes in backward areas

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Sumit Kumar Singh Net worth

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

Field	Details
Declared Assets (2020)	₹3.68 Crore
Declared Liabilities (2020)	₹59.91 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.

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Political Journey and Achievements

Political Journey

Early Days (2000s):

• Joined ABVP at JNU, learned organizing.
• Became LJP state president in 2005.
• Supported JD(U) later, inspired by Nitish Kumar.

First Win (2010):

• Won Chakai seat with JMM at age 26 by 188 votes.
• Joined JD(U), worked on roads and water.

Loss in 2015:

• Ran as independent after JD(U) denied ticket.
• Lost to RJD’s Savitri Devi by 13,000 votes.
• Kept working, earned “Vikas Purush” title.

Comeback (2020):

• Won as independent, beating 13 candidates.
• Became Bihar’s only independent MLA.
• Supported Nitish Kumar’s NDA government.

Minister Role (2021–Present):

• Became Minister for Science & Technology in 2021.
• Kept role through NDA and Mahagathbandhan shifts.
• Still minister in October 2025.

Achievements

Elections:

• Third-generation Chakai MLA (after grandfather, father).
• Won as independent in 2020, only one in Bihar.
• Stayed relevant across changing governments.

Minister Work:

• Started digital learning in rural Jamui.
• Promoted AI and ethanol for farmers.
• Opened skill schools for youth.

Chakai Development:

• Got Barner Reservoir approved in 2025.
• Built bridges, roads, and brought electricity.
• Helped tribal and rural communities.

Public Image:

• Known as “Bikki Singh,” popular with youth.
• Has 280,000+ Facebook followers.
• Called “Vikas Purush” for development.

Challenges:

• Faced Naxal threats in 2025 but stayed strong.
• Balanced caste issues to keep wide support.

Chakai Assembly Election

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

S.No.	Party	Candidate	Votes	% Votes	±%
1	Independent	Sumit Kumar Singh	45,548	24.02	+0.77
2	RJD	Savitri Devi	44,967	23.71	−7.60
3	JD(U)	Sanjay Prasad	39,319	20.73
4	LJP	Sanjay Kumar Mandal	22,635	11.94	−7.04
5	JMM	Elizabeth Soren	16,985	8.96	+5.95
6	Independent	Sanjay Pandey	4,237	2.23
7	BSP	Sitaram Saw	2,679	1.41	−5.95
8	Independent	Rahul Kumar	1,902	1.00
9	NOTA	None of the Above	6,521	3.44	−1.47

Additional Details:

Majority: 581
Turnout: 189,645
Result: Independent gain from RJD

Future Vision for Chakai

Improved Roads:

• Build more bridges and roads to connect Chakai villages to Jamui and Jharkhand.
• Help farmers sell crops easily and improve travel.

Support for Farmers:

• Complete Barner Reservoir to provide water for dry farmlands.
• Use AI tools and ethanol factories to increase farmers’ income.

Jobs for Youth:

• Set up technical schools for IT and skill training.
• Create local job opportunities to keep youth in Chakai.

Digital and Eco-Friendly Growth:

• Provide free Wi-Fi and digital classes in all schools.
• Promote solar power and eco-farming to save energy and protect the environment.

Safety from Naxals:

• Collaborate with police for peace programs and job creation to reduce Maoist issues.
• Build community halls for tribal groups to voice their concerns.

Better Health and Education:

• Upgrade village clinics with online doctor consultations.
• Build girls’ hostels and provide free laptops for students.

Goal: By 2030, transform Chakai into a model area with no poverty, 100% literacy, and a tech-driven economy.

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Personal Life and Background

Sumit Kumar Singh, born around 1981 in Jamui district, Bihar, hails from a prominent Rajput family with a deep political legacy, often called the “Chakai Kingdom” for producing three generations of MLAs. Growing up in Nichli Pakri village near the Jharkhand border, he was shaped by his grandfather Shrikrishna Singh, a freedom fighter and two-time Chakai MLA, and his father Narendra Singh (1947–2022), a multiple-term MLA and former Bihar Agriculture Minister. Sumit studied at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi, where he joined the ABVP, igniting his political passion.

Public Perception and Engagement

Field	Details
Public Image	Sumit Kumar Singh, known as Bikki Singh, is seen as an approachable “Vikas Purush” (Development Man), popular among youth for his hands-on work in Chakai.
Facebook Handle	https://www.facebook.com/Sumit4Chakai/
Instagram Handle	https://www.instagram.com/sumit4chakai
X (Twitter) Handle	https://x.com/sumit4chakai
Contact Details	+91-9771575757
Permanent Address	Jamui district, Bihar

Frequently Asked Questions

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Resources:

[1.] Sumit Kumar Singh – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumit_Kumar_Singh

[2.] Sumit Kumar Singh Myneta.info – https://www.myneta.info/Bihar2020/candidate.php?candidate_id=10008

[3.] Sumit Kumar Singh – National Portal of India https://v2.india.gov.in/directory/whos-who/mla/shri-sumit-kumar-singh-243-14239701515709513