Lalan Kumar is a grassroots Congress leader from Lucknow and the Former Convener of the Media & Communication Department of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC). He joined the All India Congress Committee in 2008, is a member of both the AICC and the UPCC, and was the Indian National Congress candidate from Bakshi Ka Talab (169) in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election.
Political Vision
Democratic in approach, I believe in the all-inclusive progress of society and the nation. I believe in Nehru's world vision and follow the path of our leader Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji — a nation where mankind achieves the ultimate enlightenment of justice and equality, and where we disown discrimination wholeheartedly and in its entirety. I believe an impartial, unbowed and free education system can liberate our people.
Politics is an ongoing bargain for rights, legitimacy and justice between those who have them and those who don't — between the powerful and the powerless, the resourceful and the resourceless, the affluent and the peasants, the privileged and those kept apart by colour, class, caste, creed and culture. I side with the latter.
— Lalan Kumar
Profile Summary
Former Convener, Media & Communication — Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee
Congress Candidate — UP Assembly Election 2022, Bakshi Ka Talab (169), Lucknow
Member — AICC & UPCC
Former General Secretary — UPCC (Vyapar Prakosht)
Former State Secretary — UPCC (Vyapar Prakosht)
Former State Secretary — UPYCC (Central Zone)
Former Administrative In-charge — UPYCC (Central Zone)
Former Secretary — Lok Sabha Youth Congress, Lucknow (Central Zone)
Former Member — Indian Youth Congress (IYC)
Joined the All India Congress Committee in 2008
Education
Studied General Management at IIM Lucknow
Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Babasaheb BR Ambedkar Bihar University
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) — Lalit Narayan Mithila University
Initiatives
Distributed woollen sheets to the homeless and needy during the chilling winters of Lucknow.
Helped more than 500 poor patients with medication and treatment for terminal diseases.
During COVID-19, helped thousands of people across Lucknow district with ration, oxygen and medicines, and sanitised hundreds of villages under the 'Madad Hamari Pehal' campaign.
Installed hundreds of hand pumps to solve the drinking-water problem of thousands of families in Bakshi Ka Talab (169).
Gave homes to poor families whose houses were destroyed by heavy rain.
Started the free 'Jai Mata Di Seva Vahan' so the people of Bakshi Ka Talab can reach hospital in an emergency.
Organised blood donation camps in several schools and colleges of the constituency, where thousands of students volunteered.
Distributed school bags to poor school-going children.
Distributed tricycles to differently-abled people.
Installed dozens of solar lights in the villages.
Honoured freedom fighters and the women who worked tirelessly during COVID.
Political Network
Lalan Kumar is closely connected with INC councillors and ward leaders, public officials, government and private schools and colleges, medical professionals, lawyers and social leaders. He helps the people of Lucknow organise social, cultural and political events, meets those in need and regularly helps them solve their problems — which is why people here look to him as a helping hand. His team and network are spread across the constituency, working as a bridge of communication and carrying out the work assigned from his office.
Leadership
He believes in the strength of people: when volunteers share the vision of the party's leaders and organisation, all they need is a little supervision. He leads by example and strongly believes that stories of people's struggle inspire every one of us. His own journey — from a poor young boy to an energetic and optimistic leader — inspires his team to work selflessly, passionately and with great sacrifice.
Social Background
Born in August 1989 into a farming family with little land and few resources, Lalan Kumar grew up where daily life was a struggle for his family and the people around him. His father, Shri Ramotar Das, is a farmer whose hardships taught him to have faith in nature and natural justice. In search of a better livelihood to support his family, he moved to Delhi at a very young age, full of hope. Working and studying together was never easy, but he never yielded to those difficult years: he earned his MBA, started his own business and vowed to contribute to society. For him, political struggle is the way to secure natural justice for his people — and that is why he joined the Indian National Congress.
What Guides Us
Values Behind Every Initiative
Public Service
Service to the people, above everything else.
Transparency
A clear, accountable way of working with people.
Equality for All
Standing with everyone, beyond caste or religion.
Education & Scholarships
Education and scholarships — the strongest foundation of a progressive society.
Women's Empowerment
Respect and dignity for women in every home.
Youth Power
Giving the next generation the tools to rise.
Price Hike
Raising the people's voice against rising prices that strain every household.
Unemployment
Standing with the youth for jobs and fair opportunities.
Healthcare & Medical Camps
Bringing care and medical camps closer to those who need them.
Poverty & Hunger Relief
No family should have to go to bed hungry.
Environmental Projects
Planting trees and protecting nature for a greener tomorrow.
Rural Development
Better roads, water and light for every village.
Disaster Relief
Standing with the people first when crisis strikes.
Sports & Skill Development
Sports and skill-building initiatives that open doors for the young.
Women's Safety
A safe, fearless environment for every woman and girl.
