Satpal Tanwar is an Indian social activist and the founder and National President of Bhim Sena, an organization advocating for the rights of Dalits and marginalized communities in India. He has become quite a figure in the fight against caste discrimination in India.
Satpal Tanwar Age
Satpal Tanwar was born on 29 October 1984. As of 2024, he is 40 years old.
Who is Satpal Tanwar?
Satpal was born on 29 October, 1984, in Khandsa village, Gurugram, Haryana. He grew up in a family with military roots as his father was a former soldier. He pursued his education in Delhi, where he became involved in various social causes leading him to develop a keen interest in activism.
Satpal Tanwar Family
Satpal Tanwar is married to Nisha Tanwar. Specific details about her background is not available.
Satpal Tanwar Career
In 2010, Satpal Tanwar established Bhim Army, which plays a crucial role in advocating for the rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India including:
- In 2017, he was instrumental in organizing protests at Jantar Mantar concerning the Saharanpur violence case.
- He led protests against the Hathras gangrape case in 2020, collaborating with other Dalit organizations to demand justice.
- Most recently, Tanwar organized a nationwide Bharat Bandh on August 21, 2024, protesting against a Supreme Court decision that he believed undermined reservation policies for Scheduled Castes and Tribes. This movement saw participation from over 28 lakh workers from various Dalit organizations
Recently, Tanwar received threats from Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, which has drawn media attention and prompted police action.
Satpal Tanwar Income & Net Worth
No online sources is covering his income & net worth details for now.
Satpal Tanwar Controversies
- He filed a case against Haryanvi dancer Sapna Chaudhary under the SC/ST Act in 2016. This incident escalated into threats against him and accusations of abetment following Chaudhary’s suicide attempt.
- In 2022, he made headlines for offering a reward for harming political figure Nupur Sharma, which led to his arrest and subsequent release on bail.
FAQs
His wife name is Nisha Tanwar.
Satpal Tanwar identifies himself as a dalit.
Satpal Tanwar founded Bhim Army in 2010, of which he is the National President also.
Nawab Satpal Tanwar is a social activist and the founder and national president of Bhim Sena.