Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Social Worker, Agriculturist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/03/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Village Barangaon, district Nagaur, Rajasthan |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Hanuman Beniwal
Hanuman Beniwal and Asaduddin Owaisi formally brought together the RLP and AIMIM for upcoming Rajasthan local body elections. The alliance was presented as a third political option aimed at appealing to Jat-Muslim voters and challenging the dominant state parties.
Hanuman Beniwal supported the protest at Jantar Mantar and the march toward Parliament demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. His backing linked him to the wider agitation over the issues raised by the demonstrators.
The Rajasthan High Court issued a stay on action against Hanuman Beniwal, halting proceedings that had been initiated against him. The order became a significant legal development amid his ongoing public and political activity.
Hanuman Beniwal publicly ruled out joining the NDA and said his party would contest the 2028 Rajasthan elections with a third-front alliance. The announcement positioned the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party as part of a broader anti-establishment political strategy in the state.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Rajasthan University |
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| Educational Qualifications | Bachelors of Arts (1993) and L.L.B. (1998) at Rajasthan University |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2024) | 52 Years |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 09/12/2009 |
Family
| Spouse | Kanika Beniwal (homemaker) | ||||
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| Siblings | Narayana Beniwal (politician) |
Career
| Political Party | Rashtriya Loktantrik Party |
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| Political Journey | 1997–1998: President, Student Union, Rajasthan University | 2008–2019: Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | 2018: National Convener of Rashtriya Loktantrik Party | 2019: Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | 2023: Elected to the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | 2024: Won the Nagaur Lok Sabha seat in Rajasthan on a ticket of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party as part of the INDIA bloc | 2024–present: Member, Committee on Industry, 18th Lok Sabha Note: He was associated with Bharatiya Janata Party from 2008 to 2013. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hanuman Beniwal's father, Ramdev Chaudhary, served as a three-time MLA from Mundwa (Nagaur) Assembly in Rajasthan. | |
| 2. He became the President of Rajasthan College in 1994 and 1995, followed by being elected as the President of Rajasthan Law College in 1996 and Rajasthan University in 1997. | |
| 3. In 2003, Beniwal ran as an independent candidate in the assembly elections for the Mundwa constituency in Rajasthan but lost by 2,000 votes. | |
| 4. He led a protest after becoming the President of Rajasthan University to secure an additional 5% marks for rural students aiming to attend school. | |
| 5. Beniwal, a farming leader in Nagaur, contested and won the 2008 assembly elections from the Khinvsar constituency on the BJP ticket. | |
| 6. In 2011, Beniwal was suspended from the BJP after accusing Vasundhara Raje and Rajendra Rathore of corruption in Rajasthan. | |
| 7. Following his suspension, he organized five 'Kisan Hunkar Maha Rallies' and won the 2013 assembly elections as an Independent candidate. | |
| 8. In 2015, NSUI protested at Rajasthan University over the treatment of students who were demonstrating against an attack on Beniwal. | |
| 9. He founded the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) in 2018, winning the Khinvsar MLA seat that year and becoming an MP in 2019 from Nagaur. | |
| 10. Before aligning with the BJP, Beniwal explored alliances with various parties for the 2019 elections but eventually joined hands with the BJP. | |
| 11. In 2020, he resigned from three parliamentary committees in solidarity with protesting farmers against the new farming laws. | |
| 12. In 2024, Beniwal contested the Lok Sabha elections from Nagaur as an INDIA bloc candidate and won against BJP candidate Jyoti Mirdha with a margin of 42,225 votes. | |
| 13. He has declared one pending criminal case against him, of which two are serious in nature, according to his 2024 election affidavit. |
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