Manoj Sonkar is an Indian politician who is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He gained attention in 2024 when he was elected as the Mayor of Chandigarh.
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Manoj Sonkar aka Manoj Kumar aka Manoj Kumar Sonkar was born in Chandigarh, India. According to one source, he was born on Wednesday, 15 February 1984 (age 40 years; as of 2024), and according to another source, he was born on Friday, 15 February 1985 (age 39 years; as of 2024). Their zodiac sign is Aquarius. A few months before his birth, his family moved to Chandigarh from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He studied in a government school in Chandigarh till class 7, after which he left school to support his family after his father’s death. Later he made a career in politics.
Manoj Sonkar before coming into politics
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 9″
Weight (Approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: dark brown
family and caste
He belongs to a lower-middle-class family of the Khatik caste, which is classified as SC (Scheduled Caste) in most states of India.
parents and siblings
His father, Jagdish Kumar, was a fruit seller and died when Manoj was 15 or 16 years old. He has an elder brother named Soman Sonkar who works in the liquor business and real estate sectors and also owns a chicken shop.
Manoj Sonkar (left) with his elder brother Soman Sonkar (right)
wife and children
His wife Chinki is a housewife. He has two daughters.
Manoj Sonkar with his wife and daughters
other relatives
He has a brother-in-law (his wife’s brother) named Sagar Sonkar who is a member of the Indian Youth Congress.
Manoj Sonkar’s brother-in-law is Sagar Sonkar.
Religion
He follows Hindu religion.
Manoj Sonkar doing puja
Address
House no. 3450, Mauli Jagran Complex, Chandigarh
Signature
Manoj Sonkar’s signature
livelihood
In October 2021, he was made the vice president of Chandigarh SC Morcha of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Manoj Sonkar (in green) when he became state vice president of BJP SC Morcha, Chandigarh
He contested the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation elections from Ward No. 7 (Mauli Jagran and Vikas Nagar) in December 2021 as a BJP candidate and became the Municipal Councilor by winning the election by 784 votes.
Manoj Sonkar after becoming Municipal Corporation Councilor
He won the Chandigarh mayoral election in 2024 by defeating Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate, Kuldeep Singh Tita, who was also supported by the Indian National Congress (INC). Sonkar got 16 votes and Tita got 12 votes and 8 votes were declared invalid by the presiding officer Anil Masih. When Manoj was asked about the controversy regarding the Mayor elections, he said that the opposition is creating ruckus to hide the loss caused by its actions. He also talked about his priorities as mayor and said that cleaning the Dadu Majra garbage dump and the welfare of the city will be his priority.
Manoj Sonkar (centre) with Kirron Kher (left) after becoming the Mayor of Chandigarh.
Manoj resigned from the post of Chandigarh Mayor on 19 February 2024, ahead of the Supreme Court hearing regarding allegations of misconduct during the Chandigarh Mayor elections.
bike collection
He owns a 2016 model Royal Enfield motorcycle.
car collection
Manoj Sonkar owns a Maruti Suzuki Swift (2016 model) car.
Salary
His income for the financial year 2020-2021 was Rs 2,85,750 (approximately Rs 2 lakh 85 thousand). This does not include the income of his wife and dependents (minors).
property and properties
movable property
- Investment in NSS, postal savings and insurance policies: Rs. 2,00,000
- Motor Vehicle: Rs. 4,50,000
Immovable property
- Residential Building: Rs. 1, 30,00,000 (House No. 618, Sector 12-A, Panchkula)
Note: The given estimate of movable and immovable assets is as per the year 2021. It does not include property owned by his wife and dependents (minors).
net worth
Sonkar’s net worth for the financial year 2020-2021 is Rs. 1,19,89,590 (approximately Rs 1 crore 19 lakh). This does not include the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors).
Piercing
He has got both his ears pierced.
Manoj Sonkar’s ear-splitting
Facts/General Knowledge
- His followers and friends fondly call him by his nickname Mannu (also spelled Manu).
- In September 2022, his brother, Soman Sonkar, was issued a show cause notice for running a liquor shop from two merged flats (1800 and 1881) that were allotted to him by the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB). Although there were rumors that Manoj was involved in liquor business, when reporters asked him about his brother’s actions he denied it and said that his brother runs the business independently.
- He likes to travel to hill stations with his family.
Manoj Sonkar during a trip with his family
- He likes to play cricket and often plays in amateur cricket tournaments.
Manoj Sonkar (left) during a cricket tournament.
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