Nishikant Dubey is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is a third-time MP from Godda seat of Jharkhand. Prior to this, he worked in the corporate sector and led the Essar Group as a director.
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Nishikant Dubey, also known as Dr. Nishikant Dubey, was born on Friday, 28 January 1972 (age 51 years; as in 2023) in Bhawanipur village, Bhagalpur, Bihar. Their zodiac sign is Aquarius. In 1982, he completed his Matriculation (10th) from DPM High School Karharia, Bihar and Intermediate (12th) in 1986 from Marwari College Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur University, Bihar (now Tilkamanjhi University). After this he studied Bachelor of Arts. degree from the same college in 1989. In 1993, he completed a Master of Business Administration degree (part-time) from Delhi University, Delhi. He was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) by Pratap University Rajasthan in 2018 for his work on ‘Emerging Issues of Rural Poverty in India: A Macro View’.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 7″
Weight (Approx): 60 kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: black
Family
Nishikant Dubey is from a Brahmin family.
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Radheshyam Dubey and mother’s name is Veena Dubey. His father is a communist.
Nishikant Dubey with his parents
He has a brother named Sheshadri Dubey. Nishikant had a sister who died in 1993 due to lack of medical facilities in Godda for treatment of stomach ache.
In 1993, I lost my younger sister, sir. Today, being his brother, I am proud that an institute like AIIMS has been established in my Lok Sabha constituency: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. pic.twitter.com/r0RnjF0x63
– Pamphlet (@Pamphlet_in) 9 August 2023
wife and children
Nishikant married Anamika Gautam in 2000. Anamika is the owner of Dhanya Bhooti Enterprises and Online Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Ltd. which is responsible for the design and supply of other services. The couple has two sons, Kanishkant and Mahinkant.
Nishikant Dubey with his family
relationships/affairs
Nishikant and Anamika know each other since they were children and eventually fall in love. In 2000, when Nishikant was working at ESSAR and Anamika was pursuing her studies at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), they decided to get married.
Religion
Nishikant follows Hindu religion.
Shashikant Dubey worshiping in the temple
Caste
He belongs to general caste.
Address
Nishikant’s permanent address is House No. 101, Ankur Apartment, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812002.
Signature
Nishikant Dubey’s signature
livelihood
business area
Nishikant has worked in the corporate sector for 14-15 years. He was a director of Essar Group. He was also the owner of a company named Online Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., a consulting firm based in New Delhi.
Politics
Nishikant has been active in politics since his college days. He was a member of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). Later, he joined Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and then Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, BJP made him its candidate from Godda seat of Jharkhand. He won the election by defeating Furkan Ansari of Congress Party. He won the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the same constituency and has been serving as a Member of Parliament since 2009.
During his tenure as an MP, he developed infrastructure and provided basic amenities in his constituency, which is considered to be the most backward district in the country. His work includes AIIMS Deoghar (2019), Deoghar Airport (2022), three engineering colleges, three national highways, four water projects, two power plants and 14 solar plants.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Deoghar Airport
controversies
pending cases
- 1 Charge relating to promoting enmity and doing acts prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language etc. (IPC Section 153A)
- 1 charge related to undue influence in elections (IPC Section 171C)
- 1 charge related to false statement in relation to election (IPC section 171G)
- 1 charge related to the punishment of theft (IPC section 379)
- 1 charge related to punishment for being a member of an unlawful assembly (IPC section 143)
- 1 charge related to obstructing public servants in discharge of public functions (IPC Section 186)
- 1 charge relating to danger or obstruction to public way or line of navigation (IPC section 283)
- 1 Charge relating to punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for (IPC section 290)
- 1 charge related to continuing nuisance even after restraining order (IPC Section 291)
- 1 Charge relating to assault or criminal force to prevent a public servant from discharging his duty (IPC Section 353)
- 1 Charge relating to acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention (IPC Section-34)
- 1 charge relating to punishment for rioting (IPC section 147)
- 1 Charge relating to punishment for voluntarily causing hurt (IPC Section 323)
- 1 charge related to intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace (IPC Section 504)
fake degree controversy
In March 2023, All India Trinamool Congress (AITMC) member Mahua Moitra alleged that Nishikant’s degrees, which he mentioned in his affidavit to the Election Commission of India, were fake. He told that Nishikant was 37 years old in 2009 and 42 years old in 2014, hence he must have been born in 1972. But according to his affidavit, he completed 10th class in 1982, which means he would have been only 10 years old. That time. He further said that Nishikant’s MBA degree is also fake because according to the RTI (Right to Information) filed by him, there was no student named Nishikant Dubey in Delhi University in 1993. He demanded the Privileges Committee to look into this and terminate his membership. In the Lok Sabha.
The Honorable Member claimed to be a “Part-time MBA from Delhi University” in his 2009 and 2014 Lok Sabha affidavits. Please Note- Before 2019 it was necessary to list complete list of educational qualifications.(1/3) pic.twitter.com/dcI3FaAuFa
– Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) 17 March 2023
Inappropriate comment against Jharkhand CM
In December 2022, Nishikant had called Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren a ‘rapist’. He further said that Soren was accused of the crime in 2013 and the Maharashtra government had recommended a CBI inquiry into the matter but nothing happened. That is why he is not taking any action against those who cut a tribal woman into 50 pieces. Hemant sued Nishikant in the civil court for his baseless remarks.
Discrimination against a youth from backward class
In 2018, Nishikant had posted a video on social media in which a backward class youth named Pawan Sah washed Nishikant’s feet, dried them with a cloth and then drank the dirty water. The Act was criticized by those who considered it humiliating and discriminatory towards a person from a lower social class. Nishikant defended himself in a social media post where he wrote,
Excellence cannot be shared and there is nothing surprising if party workers express their happiness by washing the feet (of their leader).
award
- Fame India Best Parliament Award 2015 & 2018
Nishikant Dubey was awarded the Shrestha Sansad Award in 2018
car collection
He owns a Ford Endeavor car which he bought in 2009.
property and properties
movable property
- Deposits in Banks: Rs. 47,50,039
- Shares and Bonds: Rs. 27,69,768
- Motor Vehicle: Rs. 10,50,000
Immovable property
- Agricultural Land: Rs. 18,92,000
- Non-agricultural land: Rs. 14,88,37,600
- Commercial Building: Rs. 1,02,00,000
- Residential Building: Rs. 5,92,00,000
Note: The given estimate of movable and immovable assets is as per the year 2019. It does not include property owned by his wife and dependents (minors).
net worth
Nishikant’s net worth for the financial year 2019-2020 was estimated to be Rs. 22,98,93,130. This does not include the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors).
Facts/General Knowledge
- According to official data, as of 21 September 2023, Nishikant has an impressive attendance record of 95% in Parliament, much higher than the national average of 79%. He has been an active participant in parliamentary debates, contributing to 178 discussions, well above the national average of 43. Moreover, Nishikant has asked 329 questions, while the national average is 191. He has also taken the initiative to introduce 19 private members. Bill in Parliament.
- Nishikant’s maternal uncle inspired him to become a politician. His maternal uncle was the president of the Deoghar unit of the Jan Sangh Party. In 1975, his maternal uncle was jailed for 19 months.
- He managed his career perfectly in the corporate sector and political activities. Discussing this in an interview he said,
Essar was always cooperative and there was never any conflict of interest so it was easy for me to manage both the things. My wife also played an important role in this journey.
- In September 2023, he came into limelight when he defended BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri, who had used objectionable language against BSP MP Kunwar Danish Ali. In a letter to Speaker Om Birla, Dubey criticized Bidhuri’s choice of words, but also pointed out that Ali had instigated the situation by making inappropriate comments about PM Narendra Modi. According to Dubey, this is why Bidhuri had to lose her temper. Discussing this in an interview he said,
I am an eyewitness to this incident and can give a minute-by-minute account of what happened. An investigation against Bidhuri for the derogatory words is welcome but it should also include other hateful comments. Not doing so would be a miscarriage of justice.”
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