Lokendra Singh (politician) explained

Lokendra Singh
Constituency:Noorpur
Office:MLA, 17th Legislative Assembly
Term Start:March 2017
Term End:February 2018 (died)
Successor:Naim Ul Hasan
Successor:Naim Ul Hasan
Constituency2:Noorpur
Office2:MLA, 16th Legislative Assembly
Term Start2:March 2012
Term End2:March 2017
Predecessor2:Constituency Created
Successor2:Self
Birth Date:15 December 1976
Birth Place:Sahaspur, Uttar Pradesh
Death Place:Sitapur
Party:Bharatiya Janata Party
Residence:Sahaspur, Uttar Pradesh
Alma Mater:Bareilly College
(M. J. P. Rohilkhand University)
Profession:Agriculturist & Politician
Portfolio:MLA
Website:www.lokendrasingh.in

Lokendra Singh (15 December 1976 – 21 February 2018) was an Indian politician and a member of the 16th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh of India. He born in Sahaspur and represented the Noorpur constituency of Uttar Pradesh and was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party political party.[1] [2] [3]

Early life and education

Lokendra Singh was born in Sahaspur, Uttar Pradesh. He held Master of Arts degree from Bareilly College (M. J. P. Rohilkhand University). Before being elected as MLA, he used to work as an agriculturist.[1]

Controversy

On 12 August 2017, a case was filed against Singh, his brother, and a former Samajwadi Party MLA for allegedly illegally detaining a farmer who died after being tortured.[4]

Death

Singh died on 21 February 2018 in a traffic collision at the age of 41.[5]

Posts held

From To Position Comments
01 March 2012 March 2017
02 March 2017 February 2018died during his term

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Member Profile. Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly website. 2 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304090030/http://uplegisassembly.gov.in/ENGLISH/pdfs/members_profile/23.pdf. 4 March 2016. dead.
  2. News: 2012 Election Results. Election Commission of India website.
  3. News: All MLAs from Assembly Constituency. Elections.in.
  4. Web site: BJP MLA, Samajwadi Party leader booked in connection with death of farmer in Uttar Pradesh. 12 August 2017.
  5. http://www.abplive.in/india-news/lokendra-singh-bjp-mla-from-bijnors-noorpur-died-in-road-accident-654908 Lokendra Singh, BJP MLA from Bijnor's Noorpur, died in road accident