Umesh Kumar | |
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Member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 10 March 2022 | |
Preceded by | Kunwar Pranav Singh |
Constituency | Khanpur |
Personal details | |
Political party | Independent |
Residence(s) | Haridwar,Uttarakhand,India |
Education | University of Delhi Diploma in Media Law,London School of Journalism |
Occupation | Politician,journalist |
Umesh Kumar is an Indian politician and journalist,serving as a member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from the Khanpur constituency since 2022 as an independent politician. [1] He is also known for his work as a journalist and media entrepreneur. [2]
Umesh Kumar studied at the University of Delhi and earned a diploma in Media Law from the London School of Journalism. [2]
Kumar serves as the CEO and editor-in-chief of media platforms,including News Plus OTT and Pahad TV,focusing on regional and national news in India. [2]
In the 2022 Uttarakhand Legislative Election,Umesh Kumar won the Khanpur constituency as an independent candidate,defeating the incumbent Kunwar Pranav Singh. [1] He also contested the 2024 Indian general election from the Haridwar Lok Sabha constituency as an independent candidate but was unsuccessful. [2]
In 2025,Kumar faced a notice from the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly under the anti-defection law,requiring a response within three weeks. [3]
In 2025,Kumar was briefly detained following a reported firing incident involving former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh. He was later released on bail. [4] According to his election affidavit,Kumar has four pending criminal cases,including charges of unlawful assembly and voluntarily causing hurt. [2]
Kumar resides in Haridwar,Uttarakhand. He is married,and his income sources include agriculture,media consultancy,and a firm. [2]
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