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Sanjay Pahan is a prominent Sarna religious activist, social worker, and emerging political leader. | Founder of Jai Adivasi Yuva Shakti (JAYS) – a movement dedicated to tribal rights and youth empowerment. | Leads Tribal's Dream – an initiative to preserve tribal culture, promote education, and support sustainable livelihoods. |

Sanjay Pahan

Sanjay Pahan is a dedicated social leader, Sarna religious activist, and aspiring political figure with a mission to uphold the rights, identity, and dignity of India's indigenous tribal communities. Deeply rooted in the Sarna faith and Adivasi traditions, he has spent over two decades working to empower marginalized voices and promote sustainable development through community-driven initiatives. Hailing from a legacy of public service his father, Late Khudiram Pahan, served as an MLA in West Bengal—Sanjay Pahan continues this legacy with a modern, grassroots approach. He is the founder and driving force behind movements like Jai Adivasi Yuva Shakti (JAYS) and Tribal's Dream, both of which work towards economic empowerment, environmental conservation, and constitutional rights for tribal populations.

🖋️ Personal Details

  • Name: Sanjay Pahan
  • Father's Name: Late Khudiram Pahan (Former MLA, Indian National Congress, Kolchini (ST) Assembly Constituency, West Bengal; Former Member, Pradesh Congress Committee, West Bengal)
  • Mother's Name: Mrs. Prabhavati Besra Pahan
  • Spouse: Mrs. Mangal Tirkey Oraon
  • Daughters: Ms. Rimil Pahan, Ms. Poina Pahan
  • Date of Birth: December 10, 1976
  • Gender: Male
  • Religion: Sarna
  • Caste: Oraon (Scheduled Tribe)
  • Educational Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) from IGNOU, New Delhi
  • Professional Experience: Over 18 years of successful association with Indian Oil as a channel partner.

Ideals:

  • Bhagwan Birsa Munda
  • Veer Banta Sidhu Kanhu
  • Jatra Tana Bhagat
  • Veer Vidhu Bhagat
  • Veer Tilenga Khadia

    • Inspirations:

  • Lord Gautam Buddha
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  • Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda
  • Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Late Indira Gandhi
  • Late Rajiv Gandhi
  • Baba Kartik Oraon

    • Social Life

    • Active member of All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) during student life.
    • Founding member of Adivasi Chhatra Sangh (ACS).
    • For the past 25 years, dedicated to preserving the nature-centric Sarna religion and promoting constitutional rights of Adivasis across the country.
    • Social Role: Pahan – Religious priest and traditional village headman in the Sarna Adivasi community.

    • Institutional Roles

      • Founder Member and In-charge: Jai Adivasi Yuva Shakti (JAYS) in Jharkhand, Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Northeast states.
      • Central Spokesperson: Raji Padha Sarna Prayer Sabha, India.
      • Patron: "Tribal's Dream" (We are Workers, We are Owners) – a cooperative movement.
      • Central Secretary: All India Chamber of Commerce for ST, SC, and Women Entrepreneurs, New Delhi

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    Major Contributions & Movements

    • Played a pivotal role in the Jharkhand statehood movement during student life.
    • Actively involved in the movement to include the nature-centric Sarna religion as the seventh major religion in the Indian Census.
    • Participated in movements led by JAYS to implement the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution in tribal-dominated scheduled states.
    • Established 22 registered tribal cooperative societies under "Tribal's Dream" in 13 tribal-dominated districts of Jharkhand, encompassing 24,200 families, to secure rights over water, forests, land, markets, and employment.
    • Through "Startup Green Ranchi," initiated a mass movement to plant 1 million saplings over the past 10 years in Sarna religious sites, schools, colleges, warehouses, neighborhoods, and small hills across Jharkhand.

    Achievements

    • Promoted Sarna religion, leading to 4,957,467 individuals identifying as Sarna followers in the 2011 Census.
    • Due to continuous efforts, state governments of Jharkhand and West Bengal recommended the inclusion of Sarna as a major religion in the Indian Census to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
    • Institutional Goal: Based on continuous promotion, gatherings, and Sarna prayer meetings over the past 13-14 years, it is estimated that the Sarna-following population in India is approximately 20 million. The aim is to promote the nature-centric Sarna religion among the country's 200 million Adivasis to preserve this invaluable earth and protect the tribal community from the current religious appeasement scenario. Additionally, to enhance constitutional, political, social, and religious awareness among the Adivasi, indigenous, and Bahujan communities, and to empower them economically for holistic development.

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    Youth Empowered

    Thousands of tribal youth united under JAYS across Jharkhand and beyond.

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    Villages Reached

    Grassroots impact across remote areas through Tribal’s Dream and social work.

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    Campaigns Led

    Major movements for forest rights, Sarna identity, and tribal empowerment.

    5000+

    Years of Service

    Dedicated to the Adivasi cause through education, awareness, and unity.

    Testimonials

    "Under the guidance of Sanjay Pahan ji, I found my voice. His vision for tribal unity and culture inspired me to stand up for my rights and lead change in my village."
    Ramesh Tudu
    Tribal Youth Leader, Dumka
    "JAYS gave me purpose and direction. Thanks to Sanjay Pahan sir, I learned about our Sarna identity and the importance of protecting our heritage."
    Meena Soren
    Student & Volunteer, Ranchi
    "Sanjay ji walks with the people, not above them. His leadership in the forest land protection movement is courageous and truly historic."
    Anil Kisku
    Forest Rights Activist, Chaibasa
    "Through Tribal’s Dream, many children in our area now go to school and learn about their roots. His dedication is unmatched."
    Priya Munda
    Teacher, Khunti
    "Few leaders connect with the tribal soul like Sanjay Pahan. He is not just a voice – he is the heartbeat of Sarna and tribal identity."
    Joseph Lakra
    Community Organizer
    "Whether it’s a forest march or a youth camp, Sanjay bhaiya is always present, always leading. He’s more than a leader – he’s family to us."
    Shivraj Pahan
    Social Worker
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    Address

    • Permanent Address : Shripalli, Court Road, Police Station - Jamtara, District - Jamtara, Jharkhand, PIN - 815351
    • Residential Address (Ranchi) : Flat No. 8G, Ram Sakhi Tower, Tupudana Chowk, Post Office & Police Station: Tupudana, Ranchi, Jharkhand
    • Ancestral Home : Village Charima (Nagjua), Block: Bharno, Police Station: Bharno, District: Lohardaga, Jharkhand

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