Meena Singh Explained

Meena Singh
Birth Date:1 January 1962
Birth Place:Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Residence:Arrah, Patna, Bihar
Office:Member of Parliament (MP) Lok Sabha
Constituency:Bikramganj
Term Start:2008
Term End:2009
Predecessor:Ajit Kumar Singh
Successor:Constituency disestablished
Office1:Member of Parliament (MP) Lok Sabha
Constituency1:Arrah
Term Start1:2009
Term End1:2014
Predecessor1:Kanti Singh
Successor1:R. K. Singh
Party:Janata Dal United
Alma Mater:Banaras Hindu University
Spouse:Ajit Singh
Children:1

Meena Singh (born 1 January 1962 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) is an Indian politician. She entered politics in 2008. She represented Bikramganj (Lok Sabha constituency) in 14th Lok Sabha and Arrah (Lok Sabha constituency) in the 15th Lok Sabha as a member of Janata Dal (United).[1] [2]

Early life

Meena Singh was born to Naina Devi and Rameshwar Singh. She got a degree in Arts from Banaras Hindu University in 1982. Before entering into the Indian politics, she was serving her husband's constituency people and was a house wife.

Political career

Meena Singh was first elected as MP in January 2008 by-election from Bikramganj after her husband's death, but she resigned just after 6 months because of Rahul Raj encounter.[3] She was again elected to Arrah (Lok Sabha constituency) in 2009 from Janata Dal United. However, she lost the 16th Lok Sabha election in 2014.[4]

Personal life

Meena Singh married Ajit Kumar Singh, a full-time politician by profession. They have a son, Vishal Singh (born 23 January 1987), who holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Amity Business School. Ajit Singh died in 2007.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Bikramganj bolsters Nitish, shocks Lalu. Mishra. Ashok K. The Economic Times. 3 January 2008. 14 March 2019.
  2. News: General (15th Lok Sabha) Election Results India. Elections.in.
  3. News: Rahul Raj's killing triggers large scale resignations. Swaroop. Vijay. Hindustan Times. 6 November 2008. 14 March 2019.
  4. Web site: Arrah Lok Sabha Elections and Results 2014. Elections.in.
  5. News: JD (U) MP dies in road accident. Chatterjee. Aloke. Hindustan Times. 2 August 2007. 14 March 2019.