Nirmal Kumar Dhara
Nirmal Kumar Dhara | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 5 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Gurupada Mete |
| Constituency | Indas |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Education | M.A. in English |
| Alma mater | Burdwan University |
| Profession | Private Tutor |
Nirmal Kumar Dhara (born 1982) is an Indian politician from West Bengal. He is a two time member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly representing the Bharatiya Janata Party from the Indas Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Caste community, in Bankura district.[1] He won Indas seat in May 2021, and retained in May 2026.[2]
Early life and education
Dhara hails from the Bankura district of West Bengal. He is highly educated, holding a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in English from Burdwan University. Before entering politics, he worked as a private tutor to earn his livelihood.[3]
Career
Dhara became an MLA for the first time winning the Indas Assembly constituency in the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election. He defeated Runu Mete of the All India Trinamool Congress by a margin of 7,220 votes. He retained the seat in the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.[4]
Poorest MLA in 2021
Dhara gained national attention as the poorest MLA in India in May 2021. According to his election affidavit and reports by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) before the 2021 Assembly election, he declared assets worth Rs.1,700 in his affidavit to the Election Commission of India.[5] However, his assets increased to Rs.10.5 lakhs as per the affidavit filed to ECI before the April 2026 Assembly election.[6][7][3]
References
- ↑ "Indas Election Result 2021 Live Updates: Nirmal Kumar Dhara Of BJP Wins". News18. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ↑ "Indus Election Result 2026 LIVE Updates: West Bengal (Indus) Assembly Election Results 2026 Winner, Vote Counting, Runner-up". The Indian Express. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Nirmal Kumar Dhara(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- INDUS (SC)(BANKURA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ↑ "Indus assembly polls 2026: Nirmal Kumar Dhara of BJP wings against Shyamali Roy Bagdi of TMC". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ↑ "India's Poorest MLA Doesn't Have Money In His Bank Account, Doesn't Own A House Or A Vehicle". Zee News. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ↑ "Nirmal Kumar Dhara, INDUS (SC) constituency, BJP, WestBengal Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ↑ "Nirmal Kumar Dhara(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- INDUS (SC)(BANKURA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. 2026. Retrieved 22 May 2026.