Manoj Sonkar is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2024, he attracted people’s attention when he was elected as the mayor of Chandigarh.
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Manoj Sonkar aka Manoj Kumar aka Manoj Kumar Sonkar was born in Chandigarh, India. According to one source, he was born on Wednesday, February 15, 1984 (age 40; as of 2024), and according to another source, he was born on Friday, February 15, 1985 (age 39; as of 2024). His zodiac sign is Aquarius. His family moved to Chandigarh from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, a few months before his birth. He studied in a government school in Chandigarh till seventh standard before dropping out to support his family after his father’s death. Later he pursued a political career.
Manoj Sonkar before joining politics
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
family and caste
He belongs to a lower-middle-class family of the Kartik caste, classified as SC (Scheduled Caste) in most states in India.
Parents and siblings
His father Jagdish Kumar, a fruit vendor, died when Manoj was 15 or 16 years old. He has an older brother, Soman Sonkar, who works in the liquor industry and real estate and also owns a chicken shop.
Manoj Sonkar (left) and his brother Soman Sonkar (right)
wife and children
His wife Chinki is a housewife. He has two daughters.
Manoj Sonkar with wife and daughter
other relatives
He had a brother-in-law (his wife’s brother) named Sagar Sonkar who was a member of the Indian Youth Congress.
Sagar Sonkar, brother-in-law of Manoj Sonkar
religion
He believes in Hinduism.
Manoj Sonkar prays
address
House No. 3450, Mauli Jagran Complex, Chandigarh
sign
Manoj Sankar’s signature
Profession
In October 2021, he was appointed as the Vice-President of the Chandigarh SC Morcha of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Manoj Sonkar (Green) takes charge as state vice-president of BJP SC Morcha in Chandigarh
In December 2021, he contested the election from Chandigarh Municipal Corporation ward 7 (Mauri Jagran and Vikas Nagar) as a BJP candidate and won by 784 votes and became a municipal councilor.
After Manoj Sonkar became a city councilor
He defeated Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Kuldeep Singh Teeta in the 2024 Chandigarh mayoral election, who also got the ticket from the Indian National Congress (INC) SUPPORT. Sankar received 16 votes and Dita received 12 votes, eight of which were declared invalid by host Anil Masih. When Manoj was asked about the controversy surrounding the mayoral election, he replied that the opposition was creating riots to cover up the damage caused by its actions. He also talked about his priorities as mayor and said cleaning up the Dadu Majra dumpsite and welfare of the city will be his top priority.
Manoj Sonkar (centre) and Kirron Kher (left) after becoming mayor of Chandigarh
Manoj resigned as Chandigarh mayor on February 19, 2024, ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on allegations of misconduct during the Chandigarh mayoral election.
bicycle collection
He owns a 2016 Royal Enfield motorcycle.
car collection
Manoj Sonkar owns a Maruti Suzuki Swift (2016) car.
salary
His income for the financial year 2020-2021 is Rs 2,85,750 (approximately Rs 2 lakh 85,000). It does not include the income of his wife and dependents (minors).
Assets and property
movable property
- Investments in NSS, Postal Savings and Insurance Policies: Rs. 2,00,000
- Motor Vehicles: Rs. 4,50,000
real estate
- Residential Building: Rs. 1, 30,00,000 (H.No. 618, Sector 12-A, Panchkula)
Note: The movable and immovable property estimates given are based on 2021. Excludes assets owned by his wife and dependents (minors).
net worth
Sonkar’s net worth for FY 2020-2021 is Rs. 1,19,89,590 (approximately Rs. 1 Crore 19 Lakhs). It does not include the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors).
perforation
He had both ears pierced.
Manoj Sonkar’s Ear Piercing
Facts/Trivia
- He is affectionately called “Mannu” (also spelled “Manu”) by his followers and friends.
- In September 2022, his brother Soman Sonkar received a notice for running liquor sales in two merged flats (1800 and 1881) allotted to him by the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB). Therefore notice. Although Manoj was once rumored to be involved in the liquor business, when reporters asked about his brother’s actions, he denied it and said that his younger brother ran the business independently.
- He enjoys traveling to hill stations with his family.
Manoj Sonkar travels with family
- He enjoys playing cricket and often participates in amateur cricket tournaments.
Manoj Sonkar (left) during cricket tournament
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