Mangal Pandey

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mangal Pandey
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Dec 31, 1972(1972-12-31)
Age	52
Birthplace	Siwan
Country	India
Birth City	Siwan
Horoscope	Aquarius

Mangal Pandey Biography

Mangal Pandey is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on December 31, 1972 in Siwan, Siwan, India. Mangal Pandey was born on 31 December 1972 to a family of farmers in Bhirgu Baliya, Maharajgunj, Siwan district, Bihar. He was the elder of two born to Shri Awadhesh Pandey and Late Premlata Pandey. Pandey’s family belonged to the Brahmin community. As a child, Pandey helped his father in farming activities. His father is a social worker. On the 26 January 1981 his father opened Veena Mishra Balika Uchha Vidyalaya. This school is a government school and provides girls education till 10+2 . His mother was a housewife and was very interested in cultural activities. She participated in cultural activities in her society. She died on 23 August 2004.

He married Smt Urmila Pandey on 19 April 1998. She is from Bhitti Sahabuddin, Baniyapur, Saran District. She is a housewife and extends all her support in political activities of Pandey. He is blessed with one son, Master Harsh Kumar Pandey, on 25 November 2000.

His initial schooling was at St. Michael’s, Patna. He is now pursuing his 10+2 from Morden School Delhi. Pandey completed his secondary education in Maharajgunj, Siwan in 1987 and higher secondary education in Science from Devi Dayal High School in 1989 from Magadh University where a teacher described him as an bright student and a keen debater, with interest in cricket. Pandey had an early gift for rhetoric in debates, and this was noted by his teachers and students. He also started his own cricket team “Sunny Cricket Club” in Patna wherein he was the captain. His teammates used to see him as a wicket keeper batsman. He became quite famous in cricketing circles in Patna until politics dominated his schedule in 1989. In 2007, while Pandey was State General Secretary, Bihar, Shri Arun Jaitley asked him about his educational qualification, Mr. Pandey stated that he is a graduate. Hearing this Mr. Jaitley encouraged him to study further and to earn as many degrees as possible, inspiring him to go for further studies. He joined distance learning from Rajasthan University in 2008 and completed his M.A( Political Science) in

2011. He is currently pursuing a PHD from Veer Kunwar Singh University, Arra under Prof. Mahendra Singh. His subject of PHD is “Ekatm Manavad” by Pd. Deen Dayal Upadhaya,

Mangal Pandey Net Worth

Mangal Pandey is one of the richest Politician from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mangal Pandey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Mangal Pandey (born 31 December 1972) is an Indian politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who currently serves as the Health Minister, Bihar. He has also served as the President of the BJP, Bihar, 2013 to 2017 .Pandey, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been a member of Legislative Council since 7 May 2012. Inspired by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, he considers him his political and spiritual guru. Since Mangal Pandey became Party President, his administration has focused on including new ideas in organisation and encouraging youth participation. Mangal Pandey is BJP in- charge of Himachal Pradesh to go as minister for the 2017 Vidhan Sabha election.

In 1987, when Bhartiya Janta Party was picking grounds across the country, Pandey joined Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the RSS. During this period he became involved in printing pamphlets opposing the government, staging protests and organising demonstrations. He also started going to RSS sakhas from 1988 and became a regular swayamsevak. He joined BJP in 1989 as a primary member from Maharajgunj and was made Member of working committee, Maharajgunj. In 1992, Pandey was elected working committee member of the party’s Siwan unit, marking his entrance into full-time politics. He rose within the party, helping organise Shila pujan karyakram of Vishwa Hindu Parishad during 1988-89. He was inducted in Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha state working committee in 1994. Within a short span of time, he was made in charge of Saran zone, BJYM in 1995. Pandey always stood up to expectations of party leaders and this resulted in another responsibility as State Secretary, BJYM in 1997. As state secretary, he rigorously travelled across the state and was co in charge for L.K.Advani’s Swarna Jayanti Rath Yatra during 1997-98. In 2000 he was made state president of BJYM.As state president he started a campaign against the then Lalu Yadav’s government “Jawab Do Hisab Do”. Under this party workers use to ask for the expenses done by state government for funds allocated by then Vajpeyee’s government. Failing to answer use to result in lock down of block development officers offices. This campaign was a huge success. Over 10000 BJYM karyakartas were arrested statewide. Panday was arrested twice, first in Chapra, then in Muzzaffarpur. This gave him massive popularity across the state and party ranks. In 2003 he was made zonal in charge, organisation and later in 2005 he was made State General Secretary, BJP. Bihar. In 2006 under the Presidency of Shri Radha Mohan Singh he was again given the responsibility of state general secretary for second time. He continued in the office for another two terms in 2008 and in 2010.

When the whole country was getting ready for General Elections 2014, Pandey was given the responsibility of State President of Bihar’s party unit on 18 January 2013. This was the test of his capacity of performance under extreme pressure. After joining the office, his first dare devil approach was marked in State working Committee Meeting at Gaya in 2013. Wherein Pandey passed a resolution and officially asked the national president, Rajnath Singh to fight 2014 General Elections in leadership of Narendra Modi. This came as surprise to senior leadership as Bihar unit was the first to ask so. Election campaign in Bihar was started by “Hunkar Rally” on 27 Oct 2013 at historical Gandhi Maidan where a head count of more than seven lakh people was recorded. While rally was proceeding, a serial blast took place killing 6 and injuring 108 people. Pandey made sure that all deceased were treated as martyrs and made statue in their respective villages. He also made sure that all injured are treated on party expense. Few of them are still under treatment. This generous act made him earn huge respect among party ranks and cadres. Party won with thumping majority in 2014 General Election and NDA almost did a clean sweep winning 31 out of 40 seats in Bihar. Another test was MLC elections of 2015 for 24 seats. Here, too, Pandey spearheaded a clean win over 13 seats. Failure in Bihar assembly elections is the only setback Pandey has had in his political career.

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Facts & Trivia

Mangal Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Mangal Pandey celebrates birthday on December 31 of every year.

Why was Mangal Pandey movie flopped?

Critics felt Mangal Pandey’s music and dialogues were poor. Besides, the first half dragged and youngsters could not relate to the 1857 uprising against the Britishers. “In cities like Rajkot, Jabalpur and the interiors of Uttar Pradesh [Images], the collection was not more than 40 percent on the day it released.

What is the role of Mangal Pandey in the revolt of 1857?

On 29 March 1857, Mangal Pandey, a sepoy of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) mutinied against his commanding officers of the East India Company. This event and Pandey’s subsequent punishment led to more resentment among the sepoys of the Bengal Army ultimately aiding in the Revolt of 1857.

Why was Mangal Pandey famous?

Mangal Pandey is famous in Indian history as a freedom fighter who gave his life to free the country from the British raj. He played a key role in the revolt of 1857 also known a Sepoy mutiny of 1857. He is widely known in India as one of its first freedom fighters.

Is Mangal Pandey movie a true story?

Mangal Pandey: The Rising (internationally known as The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey) is a 2005 Indian historical biographical drama film based on the life of Mangal Pandey , an Indian soldier known for helping to spark the Indian rebellion of 1857 (also known as The First War of Indian Independence).

Who was the first martyr of the Revolt of 1857?

Mangal Pandey was the first martyr of the freedom struggle Revolt 1857. He was an infantryman in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry.