Uday Singh
Indian politician
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Uday Singh (born 9 November 1952) is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the 1st National President of the Jan Suraaj Party since May 2025.[1] He previously represented the Purnia constituency of Bihar in the 14th and 15th Lok Sabha as a member of the BJP from 2004 to 2014. In January 2019, Singh resigned from the BJP, citing dissatisfaction with the party's direction and leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[2] He subsequently joined the Indian National Congress in March 2019.[3][4]
Uday Singh | |
|---|---|
| 1st National President of the Jan Suraaj Party | |
| Assumed office 19 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Member of the Indian Parliament for Purnia | |
| In office 2004–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Rajesh Ranjan |
| Succeeded by | Santosh Kushwaha |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 November 1952 |
| Party | Jan Suraaj Party |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (2019–2022) Bharatiya Janata Party (until 2019) |
| Spouse | Ruby Singh |
| Children | 1 son and 1 daughter |
Personal life
Singh was born into a prominent political family in Purnia, Bihar. His mother, Madhuri Singh, was a two-term Member of Parliament from Purnia, elected in 1980 and 1984 as a member of the Indian National Congress.[5] His maternal grandfather, Veer Narayan Chand, also known as Mol Babu, was a major landowner in the region, reportedly possessing over 18,000 acres of land.[6]