Raja Mahendra Aridaman Singh
Indian politician
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Raja Mahendra Aridaman Singh is an Indian politician and a member of the Sixteenth Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh in India.[1][2] He represents the Bah constituency of Uttar Pradesh and was a member of the Samajwadi Party political party until 15 January 2017 when he joined the rival Bharatiya Janata Party.[3]
Raja Mahendra Aridaman Singh | |
|---|---|
| MLA in Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh | |
| In office March 2012 – March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Madhusdan Sharma |
| Succeeded by | Rani Pakshalika Singh |
| In office February 2002 – May 2007 | |
| Succeeded by | Madhusdan Sharma |
| In office October 1996 – May 2002 | |
| In office December 1993 – October 1995 | |
| In office June 1991 – December 1992 | |
| In office December 1989 – April 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Amar Chand |
| Constituency | Bah (Assembly constituency) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 January 1957[1] Agra district[1] |
| Party | Bharatiya Janta Party |
| Spouse | Rani Pakshalika Singh |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent | Mahendra Ripudaman Singh (father)[1] |
| Alma mater | St. John's College, Agra[2] |
| Profession | Farmer and politician |
Early life and education
Singh was born in Royal Rajput family of Agra district. His father Mahendra Ripudaman Singh was also an MLA for four terms from Bah. He attended the St. John's College, Agra, and attained a Master of Commerce degree.[1][2]
Political career
Singh has been a MLA for six terms. He represented the Bah constituency. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party political party. He had been also a member of samajwadi party for five years, from 2012 to 2017. On 15 January 2017, Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party along with his wife.[4]
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2012 | 2017 | Member, 16th Legislative Assembly | |
| 02 | 2002 | 2007 | Member, 14th Legislative Assembly | |
| 03 | 1996 | 2002 | Member, 13th Legislative Assembly | |
| 04 | 1993 | 1995 | Member, 12th Legislative Assembly | |
| 05 | 1991 | 1992 | Member, 11th Legislative Assembly | |
| 06 | 1989 | 1991 | Member, 10th Legislative Assembly | |
