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• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  Freedom fighter, first Deputy Prime Minister and a leading figure in national integration.
  Heritage / verification note: Patidar identity; equivalence with Kurmi identity varies by region and is debated.

• Gaya Prasad Katiyar
  Revolutionary associated with the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.

• Babu Lal Kurmi
  Remembered as a Quit India Movement martyr in 1942.

• Shiv Pujan Singh
  Early Kurmi political organiser associated with the Triveni Sangh.

• Binod Bihari Mahato
  Jharkhand movement leader and founder of Shivaji Samaj.

• Sant Tukaram
  Marathi Bhakti poet and saint associated with poetry, philosophy and social equality.
  Heritage / verification note: Kunbi heritage is discussed in community histories; this is a distinct regional identity.

• Tukdoji Maharaj
  Spiritual leader, rural reformer and author of Gramgeeta.
  Heritage / verification note: Community attribution appears in community biographies and requires independent verification.

• Nitish Kumar
  Bihar political leader known for his long tenure as Chief Minister.

• Bhupesh Baghel
  Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.

• Satish Prasad Singh
  Former Chief Minister of Bihar.
  Heritage / verification note: Community attribution requires independent verification.

• Siddheshwar Prasad
  Former Member of Parliament and Governor.

• Ram Swarup Verma
  Social reformer, rationalist thinker, former Uttar Pradesh minister and founder of Arjak Sangh.

• Jairam Verma
  Veteran Uttar Pradesh political leader.

• Beni Prasad Verma
  Former Union Steel Minister.

• Dr. Sone Lal Patel
  Founder of Apna Dal; associated with political organisation and social representation.

• Anupriya Patel
  Political leader associated with Apna Dal (S) and Union ministerial service.

• Pallavi Patel
  Uttar Pradesh legislator.

• Krishna Patel
  Political leader associated with Apna Dal.

• Santosh Gangwar
  Senior parliamentarian associated with Union ministerial service.

• Vinay Katiyar
  Former Member of Parliament and political leader.

• Premlata Katiyar
  Former Uttar Pradesh minister.

• Swatantra Dev Singh
  Uttar Pradesh political leader associated with ministerial service and BJP state leadership.

• Naresh Uttam Patel
  Political leader associated with Samajwadi Party leadership in Uttar Pradesh.

• Rajesh Verma
  Former Member of Parliament.
  Heritage / verification note: The name can refer to more than one person; the specific biography and community attribution require confirmation.

• Kaushalendra Kumar
  Parliamentarian associated with Nalanda.

• Brishin Patel
  Former Bihar minister.

• Baidyanath Prasad Mahto
  Former Member of Parliament from Bihar.

• Surendra Singh Patel
  Uttar Pradesh political leader.

• Rupjyoti Kurmi
  Assam political leader associated with the Mariani constituency.

• Rupam Kurmi
  Former Assam cabinet minister.

• Dan Bahadur Kurmi
  Nepalese political leader.

• Ramesh Prasad Kurmi
  Nepalese political leader.

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
  Founder of the Maratha state.
  Heritage / verification note: Claims connecting his lineage to Kunbi or Kurmi heritage are contested; inclusion recognises historical significance and does not establish caste identity.

• Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj
  Social reformer and ruler of Kolhapur.
  Heritage / verification note: Community attribution requires careful historical distinction; inclusion does not establish Kurmi identity.

Literary and philosophical contributions by Sant Tukaram, Tukdoji Maharaj and Ram Swarup Verma are noted in their entries above.

• Alka Patel
  Associated with Hindi literature in community directories.
  Heritage / verification note: The precise biography and community identity require independent verification.

• Axar Patel
  Indian international cricketer and all-rounder.
  Heritage / verification note: Community identity requires independent confirmation; a surname alone does not establish Kurmi identity.

• Parthiv Patel
  Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman.
  Heritage / verification note: Community identity requires independent confirmation; a surname alone does not establish Kurmi identity.

• Ameesha Patel
  Actress known for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai and Gadar.
  Heritage / verification note: Community identity requires independent confirmation; a surname alone does not establish Kurmi identity.