Kamlesh Paswan: From Legacy to Leadership - A Political Journey

Kamlesh Paswan, continuing the legacy of his late father, has secured a fourth consecutive win from the Bansgaon (SC) Lok Sabha seat. Recently sworn in as a Union minister of state, Paswan, a 47-year-old member of the Pasi community, showcases both political prowess and business acumen.

Kamlesh Paswan, following in the footsteps of his father who was assassinated during a public function, has made significant strides in Indian politics by securing a fourth consecutive victory from the Bansgaon (SC) Lok Sabha seat.

On Sunday, Paswan elevated his political career by taking the oath of office and secrecy as a Union minister of state (MoS).

A seasoned politician, the newly elected Lok Sabha MP from Bansgaon (SC) had defeated Sadal Prasad of the Congress by a margin of over 3,000 votes. Paswan's political journey extends across multiple assembly segments within Gorakhpur and Deoria districts.

His political lineage is notable; his mother, Subhawati Devi, also served as a Lok Sabha MP, while his father, Om Prakash Paswan, was a prominent politician until his assassination in 1996. Kamlesh Paswan was then a college student ineligible to contest due to his age.

Om Prakash Paswan had been an MLA from Maniram constituency, a position later filled by his brother Chandresh Paswan. Kamlesh himself served as an SP MLA from 2002 to 2007.

Despite reported discrepancies in his educational qualifications, Kamlesh Paswan, a businessman also holding an MA in political science, continues to make his mark in Indian politics. His younger brother Vimlesh Paswan is also an active politician, endorsing the family's strong political influence.

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