Sadhu Paswan

Sadhu Paswan (birth name Anil Kumar Sadhu; age around 60) is an Indian politician from the state of Bihar. He is the State President of the SC/ST Cell of the Rashtriya Janata Dal since 3 October 2018.

Personal life

Sadhu Paswan is the son-in-law of the late Ram Vilas Paswan, former Union Minister and founder of Lok Janshakti Party, and is considered part of his extended political family. He is also the brother-in-law of Union Minister Chirag Paswan, national President of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Lok Sabha MP.

Political career

Sadhu Paswan joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal in March 2018, after leaving previous political associations. He was appointed State President of the SC/ST cell of the party on 3 October 2018 and has continued in that role to the present day.

Paswan has been active in mobilizing Dalit and SC/ST voters in Bihar and has been covered in news reports regarding candidate selection disputes and ticket demands during elections.

Controversies

Reports have mentioned tense political situations involving Sadhu Paswan, including public disagreements within party alliances and coverage during the 2019 and later election cycles, though details vary by source.