Umanath Singh (13 August 1937-13 September 1993) was an Indian politician from Uttar Pradesh who served as the jail minister in First Kalyan Singh ministry in 1991. He was elected to Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Bayalsi constituency in 1969 and 1974 on the symbol of Jana Sangh. He was elected from Bayalsi again in 1989 and 1991 on the symbol of Bharatiya Janata Party.[1][2][3] His son Krishna Pratap Singh had represented Jaunpur Lok Sabha constituency from 2014 to 2019.
Umanath Singh | |
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| Minister of Jails Government of Uttar Pradesh | |
| In office 24 June 1991 – 6 December 1992 | |
| Chief Minister | Kalyan Singh |
| Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1989–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Raj Bahadur |
| Succeeded by | Shri Ram Yadav |
| Constituency | Bayalsi |
| In office 1969–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Lal Bahadur |
| Succeeded by | Chandra Sen |
| Constituency | Bayalsi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 August 1937 Maheshpur, Jaunpur district |
| Died | 13 September 1993 (aged 56) |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Susheela Singh |
| Children | 1 son (Krishna Pratap), 4 daughters |
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| Profession | Politician |
References
edit- ^ "समाज के सजग प्रहरी थे पूर्व मंत्री उमानाथ सिंह". Amar Ujala.
- ^ "Jaunpur's Malhani emerges as high-stake seat among high-profile candidates". Deccan Herald.
- ^ "Members". Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.