Ran Bahadur Singh
Indian politician
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Ran Bahadur Singh was an Indian freedom fighter[1] and politician.[2] He represented Indian National Congress in 1957 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election and 1962 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election.[3] Singh is the founder of several educational institutions in Harraiya.[1] In 1947, He started National Inter College[1] which is the first Senior Secondary School of Harraiya and one of the oldest in Basti district. He also founded Kisan Inter College Parashurampur, Harraiya.[citation needed]
Ran Bahadur Singh | |
|---|---|
| MLA Harraiya Constituency | |
| In office 1957 to 1962 | |
| MLA Harraiya Constituency | |
| In office 1962 to 1967 | |
| Succeeded by | Budhi Ram |
| MLC Basti | |
| In office 1967 to 1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1921 |
| Died | 1983 (aged 61–62) |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Saraswati Singh |
| Parent | Shiv Harakh Singh (Father) |
| Education | LLB |
| Alma mater | Banaras Hindu University |
Electoral history
Singh entered into regional politics in 1957 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election. He contested from Basti District, Harraiya (Assembly constituency).[4] He was also a member of Provincial Congress Committee. He was two times MLA from Harraiya Constituency from 1957 to 1967.[2] In 1967, Ran Bahadur Singh became the MLC from Basti Legislative Council.[citation needed]