Nitish Kumar Wife: With Nitish Kumar becoming CM for the 10th time, his late wife Manju Devi is once again in the news. Know who Manju Devi was, what she did and how she contributed a lot to the success of Nitish Kumar’s political career.
Nitish Kumar Wife Manju Kumari Sinha: Nitish Kumar has become the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time today i.e. on 20 November 2025. Meanwhile, his late wife Manju Devi is once again in the news. Manju Devi may have stayed away from politics, but her impact on Nitish Kumar’s life and career was profound. Even in the new generation, people want to know who Manju Devi was, about whom Nitish Kumar talks very emotionally even today.
Who was Manju Devi, Nitish Kumar’s wife?
Manju Devi’s full name was Manju Kumari Sinha. She belonged to an educated and simplicity-loving family, her father was a professor. Manju, who was interested in studies since childhood, later decided to become a teacher and worked as a teacher in Kamla Nehru Government Girls School, Patna. She was considered a very calm, restrained and simple natured woman.
How did Nitish Kumar and Manju Devi get married?
Manju Devi and Nitish Kumar were married on 22 February 1973. At that time Nitish was studying in Bihar College of Engineering. Both of them always supported each other and lived a very sensible, balanced life. This couple has a son Nishant Kumar.
Away from politics, but Nitish Kumar’s strength always remained
Manju Sinha was never seen in media or public programs. He neither entered politics nor held any post. Nevertheless, he is said to be the strongest foundation of Nitish Kumar’s political journey. Family members say that Manju Devi always stood by Nitish during his initial struggles, election pressure and ups and downs. His calm nature and wisdom were an important force behind many major decisions of Nitish.
Read this also- What do CM Nitish Kumar’s sons do? Know how much is Nishant’s net worth
Nitish Kumar’s wife died at the age of 53
On 14 May 2007, Manju Devi died of pneumonia at Max Hospital, New Delhi. At that time his age was only 53 years. Even after his death, Nitish Kumar pays tribute every year on his birth anniversary and death anniversary by visiting the memorial at Kankarbagh in Patna and the village at Kalyan Bigha in Nalanda.
Read this also- Nitish Kumar Family: Who is in the family of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar?
Wife Manju Devi was the real partner in Nitish Kumar’s political success.
Manju Devi may have stayed away from the limelight, but her memories as a loving mother, understanding wife and dedicated teacher are still alive in people’s minds. Her presence in Nitish Kumar’s life was so strong that even today his fans say that Manju Devi was the real partner in Nitish’s success.