Arjun Munda (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician, Social Activist
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	03/05/1968
Age	57 years
Birthplace	Kharangajhar, Jamshedpur, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India
Hometown	Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

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Physical Stats & More

Height	173 cm (5’ 8”)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Matriculation from the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), completed schooling at Jamshedpur
College/University	Ranchi University, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Degree(s)	BA in Political Science from Ranchi University Diploma in Social Science from IGNOU (1994) PG Diploma in Social Sciences from IGNOU

Personal Life

Zodiac sign	Taurus
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Scheduled Tribe
Address	House No. 64-A, Khelarisai, P.O. Kharsawan, Distt. Seraikela Kharsawan-833216, Jharkhand, India
Hobbies	Listening to music Reading books Painting
Controversy	Accused of Contesting Elections Falsely From A Constituency Reserved for the STs: In 2011, during the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly bye-election, Bahadur Oraon, a CPI(ML) candidate, filed a complaint against Arjun Munda with the Returning Officer. Oraon alleged that Munda was incorrectly running for the Scheduled Tribes reserved constituency, claiming that Munda belonged to the OBC category, not ST. Oraon further stated that he possessed all necessary documents to prove his allegations against Munda.

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	13 March 1993

Family

Father

Ganesh Munda

Mother

Saira Munda

Siblings

Brother	Bhim Singh Munda (politician, social activist)
Sisters	Siban Solanki (died in 2020) Dakshini Solanki

Spouse

Meera Munda (BJP politician, researcher on tribal affairs, former vice president of the Jharkhand state committee of BJP)

Children

Sons	Abhishek Singh Munda (doctor) Avinash Singh Munda Abhinav Singh Munda

Career

Politics

Political Party	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey	Joined JMM Contested and won the Bihar Legislative Assembly polls from the Kharasawan (ST) constituency (1995) Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (1995-2000) Left JMM and joined the BJP (1988) Contested and won the Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections from the Kharasawan (ST) constituency (2000) Contested and won the Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha elections from the Kharasawan (ST) constituency (2000) Minister of Tribal Affairs of Jharkhand Became Chief Minister of Jharkhand (2003-2005) Contested and won the Jharkhand assembly elections from the Kharasawan (ST) constituency (2005) Second tenure as the CM of Jharkhand (12 March 2005 - 19 September 2006) Leader of the opposition (2006-2008) Contested and won the Lok Sabha elections from the Jamshedpur constituency (2009) Member of the Consultative Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment Member of the Standing Committee on Energy (2009) Resigned from the Lok Sabha (2011) Contested and won the Jharkhand by-elections from the Kharasawan (ST) constituency (2011) Third tenure as the CM of Jharkhand In-charge of the Excise department of Jharkhand Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (7 December 2023 - present) Elected to the Bihar Assembly on a BJP ticket from Kharsawan (2000) Tribal Welfare Minister in the 1st Babulal Marandi-led NDA coalition government of Jharkhand (2000) Elected to the Jharkhand Assembly from Kharsawan (2005) Elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from the Jamshedpur constituency (2009) Elected to the Lok Sabha from the Khunti constituency (2019)
Notable Schemes As CM	Kanyadan Yojana: This program primarily aims to offer financial support for the weddings of girls from families belonging to the BPL category. Mukhya Mantri Ladli Laxmi Yojana: This program was initiated to offer financial assistance for the education and well-being of girls from families below the poverty line and those with an annual income not exceeding Rs. 72,000. Aapka-cm: The grievance management system was established to enable individuals to directly communicate their concerns to the Chief Minister, ensuring a prompt and effective resolution by the state leadership. Mukhya Mantri Dal Bhat Yojna: The government initiated this program to offer affordable and nutritious food to the poor and the needy individuals. Numerous kitchens were set up at public locations like railway stations, bus stands, and government hospitals, offering meals to those in need for a basic fee of Rs. 5. Yuwa Kaushal Vikas Scheme: The program involved providing laptops and tablets to students who successfully completed their class 12 exams, with the goal of preparing them for technological advancements taking place in the world. Van Dhan Yojana: Munda was a key force behind the initiation of this program, which sought to enhance the well-being of Jharkhand's tribal population by providing educational and employment options.

Style Quotient

Car Collection

Maruti Suzuki Zen
Ford Ikon
Mahindra Bolero

Money Factor

Salary (approx.)

Salary (as an MP) - Rs. 2 lacs + other allowances (as of 2022)

Income

Rs. 14,59,348 (for the financial year 2017-2018)

Assets/Properties

Movable Assets	Cash: Rs. 2,94,347 Deposits in Banks, Financial Institutions, and Non-Banking Financial Companies: Rs. 83,45,524 Bonds, Debentures, and Shares in companies: Rs. 17,00,000 LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 12,50,000 Motor Vehicles: Rs. 12,69,200 Jewellery: Rs. 1,11,450 Other Assets: Rs. 59,880
Immovable Assets	Residential Buildings: Rs. 35,00,000

Net Worth (approx.)

Rs. 1,47,69,052 (The net worth was for the year 2019. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents.)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Arjun Munda is an Indian social activist and politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
2. He served as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times.
3. Arjun was born into a middle-class family, and his mother worked as a labourer after his father's death.
4. He joined the All Jharkhand Students Union during his graduation at Ranchi University.
5. Arjun is known for formulating policies to improve the quality of life for tribal communities as the Minister of Tribal Affairs in Jharkhand.
6. He played a significant role in establishing the Jharkhand Cricket Association after the state's formation in 2000.
7. Arjun became the Chief Minister of Jharkhand by replacing Babulal Marandi.
8. He worked to stabilize the state after the Jharkhand Domicile Act was passed.
9. In 2008, his vehicle caught fire after a political rally in Jharkhand.
10. Arjun won the 2009 general assembly elections with a significant margin.
11. He visited the USA in 2012 with his sons for their medical treatment.
12. In 2012, he survived a helicopter crash in Jharkhand with minor injuries.
13. Arjun introduced various schemes during his tenures as Chief Minister.
14. He led the first gram panchayat elections and empowered PRIs for local self-governance.
15. Arjun implemented an e-tender system to ensure transparency in tender processes.
16. He established zones for electricity companies to operate and reduce power shortages in Jharkhand.
17. Arjun won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with a significant margin.
18. He is an archery enthusiast and became the President of Archery Association of India in 2019.
19. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Arjun, received the SKOCH Challenger Award in 2021.
20. He stays fit by practicing yoga and jogging regularly.
21. Arjun enjoys playing golf at the Golmuri golf course in Jamshedpur.
22. He is the author of the book "Sadan Mein Samvaad."
23. Arjun is skilled in playing the flute and tribal musical instruments.
24. He is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Bengali, and tribal languages.
25. Apart from politics, Arjun advocates for tribal rights in various states.
26. He loves traveling and has visited countries like France, Switzerland, and the UK.
27. Arjun became a member of the G20 working group in 2023.

Arjun Munda Politician, Social Activist Indian Kharangajhar, Jamshedpur, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India