Lokendra Singh (politician)

Lokendra Singh
लोकेन्द्र सिंह
MLA, 16th Legislative Assembly
In office
March 2012 – 21 February 2018
Preceded by He was the first MLA of Noorpur constituency.
Constituency Noorpur
Personal details
Born (1976-12-15)15 December 1976
Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh
Died 21 February 2018(2018-02-21) (aged 41)
Sitapur
Citizenship  India
Political party Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s) Mrs. Avneesh Singh
Children 2 sons.
Parents Mahesh Chandra (father)
Residence Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh
Alma mater Bareilly College
(M. J. P. Rohilkhand University)
Profession Agriculturist & Politician
Website www.lokendrasingh.in

Lokendra Singh (Hindi: लोकेन्द्र सिंह) (15 December 1976 – 21 February 2018) was an Indian politician and a member of the 16th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh of India. He represented the Noorpur constituency of Uttar Pradesh and was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party political party.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Lokendra Singh was born in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. He holds Master of Arts degree from Bareilly College (M. J. P. Rohilkhand University). Before being elected as MLA, he used to work as an agriculturist.[1]

Controversy

On 12 August 2017, a case was filed against Singh, his brother, and a former Samajwadi Party MLA for allegedly illegally detaining a farmer who died after being tortured.[4]

Death

Singh died on 21 February 2018 in a traffic collision at the age of 41.[5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Member Profile" (PDF). Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly website.
  2. ↑ "2012 Election Results" (PDF). Election Commission of India website.
  3. ↑ "All MLAs from Assembly Constituency". Elections.in.
  4. ↑ "BJP MLA, Samajwadi Party leader booked in connection with death of farmer in Uttar Pradesh". 12 August 2017.
  5. ↑ Lokendra Singh, BJP MLA from Bijnor's Noorpur, died in road accident
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