JD(U) leader Sudhanshu Shekhar during a public meeting in Harlakhi, Bihar (Photo: Social Media)
He represents Janata Dal (United), is a two-term MLA from Bihar's Harlakhi constituency and is known for grassroots politics, as well as the continuation of the political legacy of his father. He has carved out an independent political identity within Bihar's changing landscape.
He was born in 1988 and is the son of the late Basant Kushwaha, one of the respected leaders of the RLSP. After his father's untimely death, Shekhar entered politics with the aim of carrying on the work of his father.
He was born on 15 July 1988 and is currently 37 years old.
He initiated his political career with RLSP, later joining Janata Dal-United in 2019, where he still serves as a notable MLA.
Shekhar graduated from C.M. College, Darbhanga, a constituent of Lalit Narayan Mithila University in 2010.
Official disclosures peg his total assets at about Rs. 77.76 lakh, with no liabilities reported.
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He is married to Ragini Kumari, who keeps a low profile and works on social causes in his constituency.
His most recent election affidavit was filed from Harlakhi Assembly constituency, presenting his financial, educational and professional background.
His properties comprise movable and immovable assets throughout Madhubani district, aggregating to a valuation of around Rs. 77 lakh.
He functions from JD(U) office in Patna but has a local presence in Madhubani for constituency work.
Harlakhi, in Madhubani district, is a politically energized constituency with both rural and semi-urban areas.
He is an MLA on JD(U) ticket and works for rural development, education and employment generation schemes.
In 2025, Shekhar claimed he was offered Rs. 10 crore or a cabinet berth to vote against CM Nitish Kumar's trust motion a claim that stirred political debate in Patna.
As per his affidavit, no criminal cases are registered against him.
His declared annual income has steadily increased:
Disclaimer: All information in this article is sourced from publicly available election affidavits and verified news reports. No personal opinions are expressed.
