Neeraj Shekhar Singh | |
|---|---|
 Shekhar in BJP Office in 2019 | |
| Member of Parliament for Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 19 August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Uttar Pradesh |
| In office 26 November 2014 – 15 July 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Avtar Singh Karimpuri |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Uttar Pradesh |
| Member of Parliament for Lok Sabha | |
| In office 16 May 2009 – 15 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Bharat Singh |
| Constituency | Ballia |
| In office January 2008 – 15 May 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Chandra Shekhar |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Ballia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 November 1968 Ibrahimpatti, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations | Samajwadi Party, Samajwadi Janata Party |
| Spouse | Sushma Shekhar |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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Neeraj Shekhar Singh (born 10 November 1968) is an Indian politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Early life
He was born in Ibrahimpatti in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. He belongs to a Rajput family[1] and he is the son of the former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar and Duja Devi.[2]
Political career
On 29 December 2007, he contested and won from the Ballia constituency as a Samajwadi Party candidate, in the by-election held due to the death of his father. He got over 295,000 votes.
In 2009, he was re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from the same constituency.[3] However, he was defeated in 2014 by Bharat Singh.[4] Currently, he is a Rajya Sabha member.[5]
His election campaign was supported by Communist Party of India (Marxist), Communist Party of India and former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Rajnath Singh.[6][7] He left Samajwadi Party on 15 July 2019 and resigned as Rajya Sabha MP on same date and joined Bharatiya Janata Party.[8]
Personal life
He is married Sushma Shekhar and has 2 children.[9]
References
- ^ Chand, Attar (1991). The Long March: Profile of Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-272-1.
- ^ "Shri Neeraj Shekhar | National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Detailed Profile: Shri Neeraj Shekhar Singh". india.gov.in website. Archived from the original on 28 June 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
- ^ "Bharat Singh of BJP defeats sitting SP MP Neeraj Shekhar". The Times of India. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "outlookindia.com| wired". Archived from the original on 30 August 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2008.
- ^ Zee News - Stiff challenge for BSP in Ballia LS by-poll
- ^ Solidarity Network Last UpDates: 11 20 URGENT_actions>[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Members : Lok Sabha". 164.100.47.194. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ Staff (12 September 2007). "Chandra Shekhar's elder son accuses SP of breaking family unity". One India. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
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