RK Sinha Dies at 75: Former BJP MP and SIS Group Founder

Ravindra Kishore Sinha, popularly known as RK Sinha, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, former Rajya Sabha MP and founder of Security and Intelligence Services (SIS) Group, died at his residence in Noida on Friday, October 30. He was 75.

Sinha bridged politics and entrepreneurship, rising from journalism to become an early BJP member and a former Rajya Sabha MP while building SIS Group into a major private security firm with a global presence.

From the Newsroom to the Rajya Sabha 

Born on September 22, 1951, Sinha began his professional career as a journalist, specialising in crime and political reporting.

His work in journalism brought him into close contact with the political and social developments of the time, including the mass movements that shaped Indian politics during the 1970s.

He later documented the student movement led by Jayaprakash Narayan in his book Jan Andolan, reflecting his engagement with a significant chapter in India's political history.

The movement, which called for political and administrative reform, became a major force in the opposition to the government of the time and contributed to the wider political mobilisation that preceded the Emergency.

Sinha's involvement in public affairs eventually led him towards politics.Initially associated with the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the ideological predecessor of the BJP, he became one of the early members of the Bharatiya Janata Party after its formation in 1980. Over the years, he built his political profile through his association with the party and his organisational work, particularly in Bihar.

His political career reached Parliament when he was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Bihar in 2014 as a BJP member.

He served in the Upper House until 2020, bringing his experience in journalism, public affairs and entrepreneurship to his parliamentary role. His journey from crime reporting to national politics reflected the range of his professional interests and his long association with public life.

The Rise of SIS Group

Sinha founded Security and Intelligence Services (SIS) in Patna in 1974. According to the company's account of its origins, the venture was conceived partly to create employment opportunities for retired servicemen following the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

What began as a small enterprise grew under his leadership into a major provider of private security, facilities management and related services. The company expanded across India and into international markets, including Australia, establishing Sinha's reputation as an entrepreneur in the security services industry.

His business career ran alongside his political activities, giving him a presence in both public life and the corporate sector.

A Legacy Beyond Business and Politics 

Beyond business and politics, Sinha was associated with social initiatives focused on employment generation, skills development and community welfare.

Through SIS Group, he supported efforts to create livelihood opportunities for young people and provide vocational training, including initiatives aimed at helping individuals build careers in the private security sector.

The group also undertook charitable and community-oriented activities in Bihar and Jharkhand, reflecting his interest in extending the benefits of enterprise beyond commercial growth.

Sinha also had a keen interest in writing and public affairs. Drawing on his experience in journalism, business and politics, he wrote on security management and contemporary issues, while continuing to contribute articles and opinion pieces to newspapers. His writings reflected his engagement with public life and the political developments that shaped modern India.

His work across these fields reflected a career that extended beyond corporate leadership and parliamentary politics, combining entrepreneurship with writing, employment initiatives and engagement with wider social issues.

In the final years of his life, however, Sinha faced health challenges that required prolonged medical care. In January 2025, he reportedly suffered a sudden brain stroke while returning home after a meeting. He was subsequently placed under medical supervision and underwent treatment for an extended period.

Tributes Pour In

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over Sinha’s death, writing, "The news of the demise of the esteemed Shri R. K. Sinha Ji, a senior leader of the Jan Sangh and BJP and former Rajya Sabha MP, is extremely heartbreaking. His contributions to journalism, social service, and organizational work will forever remain memorable. His passing is an irreparable loss to the political and social spheres. May God grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family. Om Shanti!"

The Janata Dal (United) described his passing as 'extremely sorrowful and heart-wrenching'. 

In a statement, the party said, "The news of the demise of BJP's senior leader, founder of SIS, and former MP Shri R. K. Sinha Ji is extremely sorrowful and heart-wrenching. His passing is an irreparable loss to the political and social spheres. From the JD(U) family, heartfelt tributes and humble obeisance to him."

The Bihar BJP also offered condolences, saying, "The sudden demise of Dr. R. K. Sinha ji, senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and former Rajya Sabha MP, is an irreparable loss to the BJP family. May God grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family. Om Shanti!"

Patna to Honour RK Sinha 

Sinha's mortal remains are expected to be brought from Delhi to Annapurna Bhawan in the Patliputra area of Patna, where party workers, supporters and members of the public will be able to pay their last respects.

The arrival time in Patna and the date and timing of the funeral have not yet been officially announced. Further details are expected to be communicated by the family. 

Sinha leaves behind a legacy that bridges political organisation and private enterprise: from his early involvement in the BJP to building a security services company with an international presence.