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Quick Info

Age48 Years

BirthplacePatna, Bihar, India

ProfessionDoctor, Politician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseGeetika Kaushik Sinha

FamilySon - Kunal Sinha; Daughter - Manya Sinha; Father - Gopal Prasad Sinha; Mother - Indira Sinha; Sister - Jaya Sinha Kumra

Ajay Alok Biography

Ajay Alok is an Indian doctor-turned-politician from Patna, Bihar, known for his roles as a party spokesperson and for contesting state assembly elections.

Early life and background

Ajay Alok was born and raised in Patna, Bihar, and identifies his hometown as Chainpur in Kaimur district. He comes from a family with a background in medicine and education: his father, Gopal Prasad Sinha, is a well-known physician and Padma Shri awardee, and his mother, Indira Sinha, worked in education. He has an elder sister, Jaya Sinha Kumra, who pursued a career as a corporate lawyer and talk show host.

Alok completed his early schooling at Loyola High School in Patna through eighth grade and then finished higher secondary education at CSKM Public School in New Delhi. He trained in medicine at Dr DY Patil Education Society's Medical College, affiliated with Shivaji University, Kolhapur, where he completed his MBBS.

Career

Trained as a medical doctor, Alok worked in clinical roles after graduation and later cleared the Bihar Public Service Commission examination to serve as a government doctor. He founded the Indira Gopal Institute of Medical Services and, in 2013, opened Udayan Hospital in Patna, reflecting his ongoing engagement with healthcare in the state.

Alok entered active electoral politics in 2003. He first contested the Chainpur Assembly seat in the 2005 Bihar Assembly elections on a Lok Janshakti Party ticket and again stood from Chainpur in 2010 representing the Bahujan Samaj Party. Although those bids did not result in victory, he remained involved in state politics and public debate.

In March 2012 he joined Janata Dal (United) and served as the party’s spokesperson and general secretary. In that role he became a frequent presence on Hindi and English news channels, offering commentary and taking public positions on political issues. He resigned as JDU spokesperson in June 2019 amid disagreements within the party, and his JDU membership was later terminated in June 2022.

Following his departure from JDU, Alok continued as an independent political analyst and critic of the state government in Bihar. In April 2023 he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi and was welcomed at the event by senior party figures; upon joining he described the party as feeling like a family.

Public profile

Alok’s public life has included moments that attracted media attention beyond routine political activity. In 2013 he reported a theft at his home that led to police arrests and the recovery of valuables. He has also been vocal during local crises, including criticizing government response when his house experienced flooding in Patna in 2019.

Family and personal life

Ajay Alok is married to Dr. Geetika Kaushik Sinha. The couple have two children: a son, Kunal Sinha, and a daughter, Manya Sinha. His daughter completed schooling in the United States in 2019. Alok is an animal lover and owns a pet dog. A road in Shrikrishanapuri, Patna was named after his mother, Indira Sinha, in April 2022.

Latest updates

Alok formally joined the BJP on 28 April 2023 at a New Delhi function. Prior to that, his JDU membership had been cancelled in mid-2022. He continues to be active in political discussion and media appearances while maintaining ties to healthcare work in Bihar through institutions he helped establish.

Physical attributes and other notes

Publicly listed details note his height at approximately 178 cm and a weight around 70 kg. He is identified as belonging to the Kayastha caste and follows Hinduism. His family residence is recorded in Patna, and he uses the professional title Dr. Ajay Alok in public listings.
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Recent Work

Udayan Hospital, Patna (Founder)

Established a private hospital in Patna, opened in 2013.

2013
Indira Gopal Institute of Medical Services (Founder)

Founded a medical services institute in Bihar.

2000
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Career Highlights

  1. Served as spokesperson and general secretary of Janata Dal (United)
  2. Contested Chainpur Assembly seat in 2005 and 2010
  3. Founded Indira Gopal Institute of Medical Services and opened Udayan Hospital in Patna
  4. Joined Bharatiya Janata Party in April 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ajay Alok known for?

Doctor, Politician

What is Ajay Alok’s marital status?

Married

Who is Ajay Alok married to?

Geetika Kaushik Sinha