Manoj Kumar Paras

Manoj Kumar Paras is an Indian politician and a member of the 16th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh of India. He represents the Nagina constituency of Uttar Pradesh and is a member of the Samajwadi Party political party.

Personal life Paras was born on 14 June 1967 to Amar Singh 'Ravi' in Binzhahed, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. After completing intermediate education, Paras enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree in Garhwal University, Uttarakhand, but dropped out completing the first year. Paras married Neelam Singh Paras on 17 April 1994, with whom he has a son. He is an agriculturist by profession.

Political career Manoj Kumar Paras has been a MLA for two terms. He represents the Nagina constituency and is a member of the Samajwadi Party political party. Paras was also a minister in the Government of Uttar Pradesh. On 9 March 2014, Paras was sacked (as minister) by Akhilesh Yadav on grounds of "anti-party activities".

Posts held From To Position Comments 01 March 2012 March 2017 Member, 16th Legislative Assembly 02 March 2012 9 March 2014 Minister, Stamp and civil defence Sacked by Akhilesh Yadav in March 2014. 03 March 2017 March 2022 Member, 17th Legislative Assembly 04 March 2022 Incumbent Member, 18th Legislative Assembly