Ajay Singh, also known as Rahul Bhaiya, is an Indian politician from the state of Madhya Pradesh. He is MLA representing Churhat Assembly constituency.[5]
Ajay Singh 'Rahul Bhaiya' | |
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| Leader of the Opposition of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 27 February 2017 – 11 December 2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Gopal Bhargava, BJP |
| Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1998–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Govind Prasad |
| Succeeded by | Sharadendu Tiwari, BJP |
| Constituency | Churhat |
| In office 1991 (by-poll) – 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Arjun Singh |
| Succeeded by | Govind Prasad |
| In office 1985 (by-poll) – 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Arjun Singh |
| Succeeded by | Arjun Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 September 1955[1] Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Suniti Singh[2] |
| Children | 3 (including Arunoday Singh) |
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| Residence(s) | Churhat, Sidhi district |
| Education | MA in Economics[3] |
| Alma mater | Delhi University and Barkatullah University |
| Profession | Activist, Politician |
| Website | http://ajaysinghrahul.in |
As of 27 July, 2018 Source: [[4]] | |
He previously served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly and has been elected six times from the Churhat Vidhan Sabha constituency. He also held ministerial positions in Madhya Pradesh under Digvijaya Singh's administration.[citation needed]
Singh's familial background includes being the son of Arjun Singh, a prominent figure in the Congress party who served as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and as a Union Minister of Human Resource Development.
Personal life
editHe was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, and is married to Suniti Singh. Together, they have two daughters and a son, Bollywood actor Arunoday Singh.[6][7] He is the son of Arjun Singh, who was the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh during the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.[6]
Education
editSingh did his schooling from Campion School, Bhopal and graduated from the Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University. He completed his M.A. in Economics from Bhopal University and was a gold medalist.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Madhya Pradesh vidhan Sabha" (PDF).
- ^ "Ajay Arjun Singh(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- SATNA(MADHYA PRADESH) - Affidavit Information of Candidate".
- ^ "Ajay Arjun Singh(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- CHURHAT(SIDHI) - Affidavit Information of Candidate".
- ^ a b "Biography:Singh, Ajay" (PDF). Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- ^ Bakshi, Shiri Ram; Ralhan, S.R. Bakshi And O.P. (2008). Madhya Pradesh Through the Ages. Sarup & Sons. p. 282. ISBN 9788176258067.
- ^ a b "Ajay Singh Biography - About family, political life, awards won, history". Elections in India. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ Arunoday Singh Archived 30 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine