Subodh Kant Sahay is an Indian politician who represented the Ranchi constituency in Jharkhand and served as a Member of Parliament for three terms. As a member of the Indian National Congress, he has held significant positions, including that of Cabinet Minister for Tourism until 28 October 2012.
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Subodh Kant Sahay was born on Monday, 11 June 1951 (age 72 years; as of 2023) in Latehar, Bihar, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini. In 1974, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Science at Magadh University in Bihar. [1]Subodh Kant Sahay’s ECI Document Later, he earned an LLB degree at Ranchi University, Jharkhand. [2]Subodh Kant Sahay’s LinkedIn Account Subodh Kant Sahay has been actively involved in social and welfare activities since his college days.
A young Subodh Kant Sahay
Before entering politics, he was associated with many political movements, including the Non-Aligned Student Youth Organization (NASYO) and the Jai Prakash Movement. He has been part of the Preparatory Committee and World Youth Festival as its General Secretary. He served as the President of Yuva Janata, Janata Party, and Janata Dal.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family & Caste
Subodh Kant Sahay belongs to the Chitraguptavanshi Kayastha community. [3]Hindustan Times
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Brij Dev Sahay, and his mother’s name is Indrani Devi. He has three brothers named Sunil Sahay (politician), Sudhir Sahay, and Tarun Sahay.
Subodh Kant Sahay (left) with Sunil Kant Sahay
Wife & Children
On 28 March 1991, Subodh Kant Sahay got married to Rekha Sahay, a theatre artist. The couple has a daughter named Yashashwini Sahay.
Subodh Kant Sahay with Rekha Sahay
Subodh Kant Sahay with Rekha Sahay and their daughter
Relationships/Affairs
He was in a relationship with Rekha Sahay before marrying her in 1991.
Address
His permanent address is E-40, Sector 3, HEC, Dhurwa, Ranchi, 834004.
Signature
Subodh Kant Sahay Signature
Career
In July 1978, Subodh Kant Sahay was appointed as a Speaker at the Bihar Legislative Assembly, and he served in the position till October 1989. Meanwhile, he was also designated as the President of the Public Accounts Committee for four years, President of the Committee of Privileges for two years, and Vice President of the Library Committee for four years.
Subodh Kant Sahay in New Delhi in 1989
Thereafter, Bihar Janta Party president Satyendra Narayan Sinha asked him to contest the State Legislative Assembly election as a candidate from Hatia, Ranchi. He agreed and won. He became a Member of Parliament in the 9th Lok Sabha from the Ranchi constituency in 1989. He then served as the President of the Committee on Petitions in the Bihar Legislative Assembly for three years.
Ajit Singh, President of Janata Party and Union Minister for Industry meets Subodh Kant Sahay, Janta Party leader during a dinner hosted by him at his residence in New Delhi during 1990
Subodh Kant Sahay was a Union Minister in the Indian Government from April 1990 to November 1990. He then served as a Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting from November 1990 to June 1991. After that, he was appointed as the Secretary of AICC in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand for two years.
The logo of AICC
In the 14th Lok Sabha, he served as a Member of Parliament and was appointed as the Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries in the First Manmohan Singh Cabinet from 2004 to 2009. He was then re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha in 2009 as a Member of Parliament from the Ranchi constituency.
Subodh Kant Sahay while swearing in as a Member of Parliament from the Ranchi constituency (2009)
Subodh Kant Sahay served as the Union Minister for Tourism from 2011 to October 2012.
Controversies
Attended a Fashion Show on Mumbai Blast Day
In 2011, he attracted controversy when he was pictured attending a fashion show when Mumbai was facing multiple bomb blasts. The Congress party did not comment on the situation and avoided the controversy. [4]The Economic Times
Subodh Kant Sahay while attending a fashion show in 2011
Sahay Asked to Resign Over Coal Scam
Former PM Manmohan Singh asked Sahay to resign from his government job in 2012 due to charges of aiding his brother in a Coal Scam. [5]India Today
Compared PM Modi to Hitler
In 2022, at a Congress event in Delhi, Subodh Kant Sahay compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Hitler, claiming that Modi had surpassed Hitler’s actions and created a similar organization called ‘Khakee.’ Sahay warned Modi to remember this caution and that if he followed Hitler’s path, he would face a similar fate. [6]Hindustan Times
Brief Details of IPCs
- 1 charge related to Punishment for criminal intimidation (IPC Section-506)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for Being a member of an unlawful assembly (IPC Section-143)
- 1 charge related to Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence, and where no express provision is made for its punishment (IPC Section-109)
- 1 charge related to Obstructing public servants in the discharge of public functions (IPC Section-186)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for criminal trespass (IPC Section-447)
- 1 charge related to Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention (IPC Section-34) [7]My Neta
Assets/Properties
Movable Assets
- Cash: Rs. 59,353
- Deposits in Banks: Rs. 109000
- LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 5,23,573
- Personal loans/advance given: Rs. 13,62,500
- Jewellery: Rs. 1,65,000
Immovable Assets
- Agricultural Land: Rs. 21,00,000
- Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 1,25,000
- Residential Buildings: Rs. 1,00,00,000
Net Worth
In 2019, Subodh Kant Sahay’s net worth was calculated approximately at Rs. 1.23 crores. [10]My Neta
Facts/Trivia
- Renowned Janata Party politicians such as Chandrashekhar Singh, Satyendra Narayan Sinha, and Thakur Prasad were his mentors.
- Subodh Kant Sahay referred to himself as a labourer from Bihar during a political rally in Ludhiana in 1991. He said,
I am one of the Bihari labourers come here to work your fields back to prosperity.”
Sahay campaigning in Ludhiana in 1991
- Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and former UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi used to praise him for his honesty and dedication during his tenure as a minister.
Subodh Kant Sahay with Manmohan Singh
- He often sets up events for young people at the national and state level. These events help and support uplifting the minorities and underprivileged.
Subodh Kant Sahay while addressing the problems of an underprivileged woman
- Subodh Kant Sahay enjoys eating poita-bhaat (fermented rice) and biscuits. During his free time, he loves to travel to faraway places and read books.
- In 2024, he accused the BJP of destroying the country’s federal structure after the arrest of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. [11]Zee News
