Bio/Wiki
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| Nickname | Mannu (also spelt as Manu) |
| Famous for | Becoming Chandigarh Mayor in 2024 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5’ 9”) |
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| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government school in Chandigarh |
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| College/University | Did not attend |
| Educational Qualification | 7th standard |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 15/02/1984 |
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| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | House no. 3450, Mauli Jagran Complex, Chandigarh |
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| Piercing(s) | In both ears |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Jagdish Kumar (Fruit seller, died when Manoj was 15-16 years old) | ||
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| Mother | Name not known | ||
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| Spouse | Chinki (Homemaker) | ||
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Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Maruti Suzuki Swift (2016 model) |
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| Bike Collection | Royal Enfield motorcycle (2016 model) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Manoj Sonkar is an Indian politician known for winning the Chandigarh Mayor elections in 2024. | |
| He previously served as the Vice President of Chandigarh SC Morcha of Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP). | |
| Manoj's family relocated to Chandigarh from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh before he was born. | |
| He left school at 15-16 years old to support his family after his father's passing, eventually entering politics. | |
| In 2021, he became the Vice President of Chandigarh SC Morcha and later the Municipal Councillor of Ward Number 7 in Chandigarh. | |
| Manoj's brother Soman Sonkar received a notice for operating a liquor vend in flats allotted by the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB). | |
| There were rumors linking Manoj to the liquor business, which he denied, stating his brother managed the business independently. | |
| He won the Chandigarh Mayor election in 2024 by defeating the AAP candidate with 16 votes against 12 votes. | |
| As Mayor, he aimed to clean Dadu Majra garbage dump and focus on city welfare, addressing controversies around the election drama. | |
| Manoj resigned as Mayor on 19 February 2024 amidst allegations of misconduct during the election. |
