400 Crore Industrialist: Born in Mathurapur village of Bihar, Neeraj Singh’s early life was marked by economic hardship. Even the dream of owning a simple bicycle seemed distant in his youth. After completing his matriculation in 2000, Neeraj moved to Jharkhand seeking work, only to return home when his age became a barrier. To support his family, he began selling petrol and diesel — small beginnings that would lay the foundation for something much greater
From Security Guard to Office Assistant
In 2003, a pivotal moment: Neeraj moved to Delhi and started working as a security guard. He often did double shifts, balancing fatigue and ambition. A year later, his journey took him to Pune, where he took up an entry-level position as an office boy and gradually rose to become an HR assistant
The turning point came when he returned to Bihar in 2010 to work with a microfinance company in Motihari, earning just ₹3,300 a month. This experience opened his eyes to market dynamics, financial flows, and business opportunities
Building a Business Empire: Usha Industries and Beyond
Neeraj used a small windfall — ₹25,000 earned for helping a relative acquire land — to launch his journey into business. He started with grain trading, which later grew into a ₹20-30 crore turnover. From there, Neeraj diversified into sectors including:
Tiles
Fibre blocks
Fly-ash bricks
Road construction
Flour milling
His company, Usha Industries, now employs more than 2,000 people and works on projects, including for government contracts. In a symbolic full circle moment, in 2025, he opened his own petrol pump on the Sheohar-Motihari road — after once selling fuel by the roadside to make ends meet
Education, Social Work, and Personal Values
Despite his humble beginnings, Neeraj Singh pursued his education. He holds a law degree (LL.B.) and graduated from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Muzaffarpur.
For over a decade, he has also been active in social work — particularly in healthcare, education, and employment initiatives. His efforts through the Neeraj Singh Foundation reflect a commitment to the wellbeing of his community
Entering the Political Arena: Sheohar and the Jan Suraj Party
In 2025, Neeraj Singh took a new step: entering politics. He was announced as the Jan Suraj Party candidate from the Sheohar Assembly constituency in Bihar.
His candidature is seen by many as compelling because of his background: someone who has literally started from the bottom, faced daily struggles, and built a business. This image resonates in regions like Sheohar, where voters are increasingly looking for development, jobs, education, and realistic leadership rather than only political lineage.
Neeraj Singh has laid out some of his priorities clearly:
Expanding employment opportunities in Sheohar, so youth needn’t migrate out of Bihar.
Focusing on education, both at school level and vocational training, to equip people for modern jobs.
Ensuring basic infrastructure—roads, electricity, clean water—is robust, especially in rural areas.
Using business acumen to ensure that development projects are efficient, accountable, and benefit local people.
What Neeraj Singh Represents for Bihar Voters
Neeraj Singh’s story is powerful for several reasons:
Inspiration through struggle: Rising from selling fuel at the roadside and working as a security guard to becoming an industrialist worth ₹400 crore makes his journey relatable to many.
Local roots: Although he has traveled and worked across places, his connection to Sheohar and Motihari keeps him grounded in local aspirations.
Change over legacy: In a political climate where many leaders rely heavily on caste or family lineage, Singh offers a narrative built on merit, hard work, and economic transformation.
Of course, entering politics brings its own challenges. Key issues Neeraj will need to address include:
Navigating the political landscape: Party alliances, caste equations, and regional loyalties still play a big role in Bihar politics.
Translating business success into governance: running an industrial enterprise is different from public administration; voters will expect visible results.
Communication and outreach: reaching remote villages, speaking their language, and building trust beyond campaign slogans
Conclusion
Neeraj Singh’s journey—from a security guard doing double shifts to leading a ₹400 crore business empire—is a testament to perseverance, vision, and action. As he steps into the electoral fray from Sheohar under the Jan Suraj Party banner, his candidacy is not just about winning a seat—it’s about hope for many who believe that real change is possible.
If he can bridge the gap between business efficiency and political empathy, if he can deliver on infrastructure, jobs, and education, Neeraj Singh might become a model for a new kind of leadership in Bihar. His story matters—not just as a biography, but as a narrative of what is possible in contemporary India.