Dhananjay Singh
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Dhananjay Singh | |
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Parasnath Yadav |
| Succeeded by | Krishna Pratap Singh |
| Constituency | Jaunpur |
| Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2002–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Shriram Yadav |
| Succeeded by | Rajdeo Singh |
| Constituency | Rari now Malhani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 July 1975 |
| Party | Janata Dal (United) (2022-) |
| Other political affiliations | Janata Dal (United) (2007-2009) Bahujan Samaj Party (2009-2012) |
| Spouse(s) | Meenu Singh (2006-2007) Jagriti Singh (2009-17) Srikala Reddy (2017- present) |
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| Alma mater | University of Lucknow |
| Occupation | Politician, businessperson |
Dhananjay Singh (Hindi: धनंजय सिंह, धनंजय सिंह चन्देल), popularly known as Dhananjay Singh Chandel, is an Indian politician and who served as a two times MLA and a Member of Parliament from Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh.[1] In March 2024, he was sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and extortion.[2]
Dhananjay Singh was born on 16 July 1975 in Bansafa village in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. His father name is Rajdeva Singh, who was a Government Teacher. He belongs to the Chandel clan, a highest Kshatriya or Rajput lineage. Jaunpur is dominated by the Chandelas, This helped Dhananjay move forward, and also supported him during his early days of struggles and disputes in other villages. Dhananjay completed his intermediate education at T.D. College, Jaunpur.[3] According to the Lok Sabha, he is also involved in business and farming.[4] He graduated from University of Lucknow in political science.