Sushil Kumar Modi is an Indian politician and a former Minister of Finance in Bihar, Eastern India. He has held various political positions in India and served across various boards.
Let us delve into the life and times of the great Indian politician.
Early Life and Educational Background
Sushil Kumar Modi was born on the 5th of January, 1952 in Patna region of Bihar, a State in Eastern India.
Modi got admitted into the Patna science college, and finished with a degree in Botany Science in 1973. He went further to pursue a Masters’ degree but stopped midway to join Jay Prakash Narayan’s social movement.
Wife, Children and Family
Sushil Kumar Modi was married to Jessie George, a college Professor whom he met during research in college.
Kumar and Jessie had 2 sons together, named Utkarsh Tathagat and Akshay Amritanshu.
Political Career and Achievements
Sushil Kumar Modi was a prominent figure in Indian politics, particularly in the Eastern India state of Bihar. Here’s a brief history of his political career:
– Student Politics
Modi started his political journey as a student in Patna University, where he became the general-secretary of the Patna University Students’ Union in 1973. During this time, he was a fellow with Lalu Prasad Yadav.
– Bihar Student’s Movement
In 1974, Sushil Modi championed the Bihar Student’s Movement and was arrested five times during the JP movement and the Emergency.
– Political Career
Modi held various leadership positions in the ABVP and entered active politics in 1990 after he successfully contested for Patna Central Assembly.
He served as the chief whip of the BJP Bihar Legislature Party.
– Leader of Opposition
From 1996 to 2004, Modi was the leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly and played a pivotal role in the fodder scam case against Lalu Prasad Yadav.
– Deputy Chief Minister
He served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and held the Finance portfolio among other departments. His tenure was marked by significant contributions to the state’s governance and development.
– National Politics
Modi also represented the Bhagalpur constituency in the Lok Sabha in 2004 and was later elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2020.
– Legacy
His political legacy is characterized by his dedication to public service and his role in shaping Bihar’s political landscape.
Sushil Kumar Modi’s political career spanned several decades, during which he made huge contributions to both state and national politics. His leadership and commitment to public service has left a lasting impact on the political history of Bihar.
Cause of Death
Modi revealed earlier in April that he had been diagnosed with cancer, an illness he fought till he died in May 13, 2024.
