She represents the Fatehpur constituency, Uttar Pradesh, in the Lok Sabha, after winning in the 2014 general election.[3] She also represented the Hamirpur constituency in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly after winning in the 2012 election.[4]
Life and career
Niranjan Jyoti was born on 1 March 1967 in the village of Patewra, in Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Her father was Achyutanand and mother was Shiv Kali Devi.[1][3] She was born in a Nishad-caste family.[2]
On 14 June 2014, one man called Bhanu Patel and his three accomplices fired at Jyoti as she was returning from a function in Awas Vikas Colony, Lucknow. She escaped unhurt but her bodyguard was injured.[5]
In May 2019, Jyoti became Minister of State for Rural Development.[6]
Personal views and controversies
On 1 December 2014,[7] she stated at a public rally, "It is you whom must decide whether the government in Delhi will be run by the sons of Rama (raamzaade) or by bastards (haraamzaade)" referring to the opposition leader. [8] The statement caused an uproar in the Parliament.[
Niranjan Jyoti in 2022
Chairperson of National Commission for Backward Classes
Incumbent
Assumed office
18 March 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Preceded by Hansraj Gangaram Ahir
Minister of State for Rural Development
In office
30 May 2019 – 11 June 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Preceded by Ram Kripal Yadav
Succeeded by Kamlesh Paswan
Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
In office
8 July 2021 – 11 June 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Preceded by Raosaheb Dadarao Danve
Succeeded by Nimuben Bambhaniya
Minister of State for Food Processing Industries
In office
8 November 2014 – 30 May 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Preceded by Sanjeev Balyan
Succeeded by Rameswar Teli
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
16 May 2014 – 4 June 2024
Preceded by Rakesh Sachan
Succeeded by Naresh Uttam Patel
Constituency Fatehpur
Personal details
Born 1 March 1967 (age 59)[1]
Patewra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Party Bharatiya Janata Party
Profession Kathavahchak (Religious storyteller)