Nagendra Singh (politician)

Nagendra Singh
Member of the Indian Parliament
for Khajuraho
In office
16 May 2014 – Present
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Preceded by Jeetendra Singh Bundela
Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
for Nagod
In office
2003–2013
Preceded by Ram Pratap Singh
Succeeded by Yadavendra Singh
Minister of the Government of Madhya Pradesh
In office
2008–2013
Personal details
Born (1943-03-02) 2 March 1943
Nagod, Central Provinces and Berar, British India
Political party Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s) Tara Rajya Luxmi
Children 2
Residence Madhyanchal Bhawan Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Alma mater B.Com. from Allahabad University
Website Nagendra Singh

Nagendra Singh (born 2 March 1943) is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and has won the Indian general elections, 2014 from the Khajuraho (Lok Sabha constituency). He was previously a minister in the Government of Madhya Pradesh before becoming Member of Parliament.

Early life and education

Nagendra Singh was born into the erstwhile royal family of Nagod State, India, as the son of Maharaja Mahendra Singh and Maharani Shyam Kumari. Singh married Tara Rajya Luxmi and has two sons. Singh has taken degree of Bachelor of Commerce from Allahabad University.[1]

Career

Singh has won several elections. He fought election from Nagod (Vidhan Sabha constituency) and won then became the cabinet minister of Madhya Pradesh Government in the ministry of Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Singh was elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly of Madhya Pradesh.

Position and responsibility

  • 1977 - 1985 : Member of the Legislative Assembly, Madhya Pradesh
  • 2005 - 2007 : Minister of State, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh
  • 2003 - 2008 : Member of the Legislative Assembly, Madhya Pradesh
  • 2008 - 2013 : Minister, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh
  • May 2014 : Member of the Legislative Assembly, Madhya Pradesh
  • 1 Sep. 2014 onwards : Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
  • 15 Sep. 2014 onwards : Member, Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests
  • March. 2015 onwards : Member of water Conservation Committee[2]

Social activity

Singh promoted cultural activity in the form of "Nagod Mahotsav". Preservation of Wild Life, Forest and Environment.

References

  1. ↑ "Know Your MP". Indian Government.
  2. ↑ "Member of the world water conservation committee". PIB Mumbai India.
  • "Nagendra Singh BJP on Know your Condidate".
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