02 / PROFILE
About Dr. Ajay Kumar Paswan
A public profile rooted in political communication and organisational responsibility
Dr. Ajay Kumar Paswan is a political leader associated with the Indian National Congress. He currently serves as Chairperson of the Media & Publicity Department of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) and as National Coordinator of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Scheduled Castes Department.
As Chairperson of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee’s Media & Publicity Department, he holds a key public-facing organisational responsibility, overseeing political communication, coordinating media outreach and engaging with journalists on issues concerning Bihar. His role involves articulating the party’s positions, ensuring clarity and consistency in public messaging, and strengthening the party’s engagement with the media. He also takes an active role in mentoring and guiding emerging spokespersons and media professionals, nurturing new talent, strengthening their communication skills and helping build a more informed, confident and effective media team.
His responsibility as National Coordinator of the AICC Scheduled Castes Department places him within the Congress’s national organisational framework, contributing to coordination and organisational engagement on issues concerning social justice and the empowerment of Scheduled Castes. Together, these responsibilities connect state-level political communication with the party’s broader national organisational structure.
Public Background
Born in Phulwari Sharif, Patna, with family roots in Khizarsarai in the Gaya district of Bihar, Dr. Paswan is connected to the political and civic life of the state. His public responsibilities span state-level media leadership and national-level organisational coordination.
PERSONAL VISION STATEMENT
Democracy Must Be Felt, Not Merely Practised
Democracy is not merely about voting, electing representatives or forming governments; its true essence lies in ensuring that every citizen has a voice, equal opportunities and a meaningful stake in the nation’s progress. Yet, for a large section of society, particularly the poor, Dalits, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, the experience of genuine democracy remains incomplete. When the voices of those at the margins go unheard, the very spirit of democracy is weakened.
Mahatma Gandhi envisioned a society where the progress of the nation would be measured by the upliftment of its weakest and most vulnerable citizens. His philosophy of Sarvodaya, the welfare of all, reminds us that development has little meaning unless its benefits reach the last person. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, too, emphasised that liberty, equality and fraternity must form the foundation of a truly democratic society.
I believe democracy must extend beyond constitutional institutions and become a lived reality in people's everyday lives. The media and public discourse must amplify unheard voices and keep issues of social justice, education, employment, dignity and equal opportunity at the forefront. True democracy exists when even the person standing at the last rung of society feels equally heard, represented and empowered.