Neeraj Shekhar
Neeraj Shekhar Singh (born 10 November 1968) is an Indian politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Neeraj Shekhar Singh | |
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Shekhar in BJP Office in 2019 | |
| Member of Parliament for Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 19 August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Uttar Pradesh |
| In office 26 November 2014 – 15 July 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Avtar Singh Karimpuri |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Uttar Pradesh |
| Member of Parliament for Lok Sabha | |
| In office 16 May 2009 – 15 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Bharat Singh |
| Constituency | Ballia |
| In office January 2008 – 15 May 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Chandra Shekhar |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Ballia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 November 1968 Ibrahimpatti, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations | Samajwadi Party, Samajwadi Janata Party |
| Spouse | Sushma Shekhar |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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Early life edit
He was born in Ibrahimpatti in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. He belongs to a Rajput family[1] and he is the son of the former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar and Duja Devi.[2]
Political career edit
On 29 December 2007, he contested and won from the Ballia constituency as a Samajwadi Party candidate, in the by-election held due to the death of his father. He got over 295,000 votes.
In 2009, he was re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from the same constituency.[3] However, he was defeated in 2014 by Bharat Singh.[4] Currently, he is a Rajya Sabha member.[5]
His election campaign was supported by Communist Party of India (Marxist), Communist Party of India and former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Rajnath Singh.[6][7] He left Samajwadi Party on 15 July 2019 and resigned as Rajya Sabha MP on same date and joined Bharatiya Janata Party.[8]
Personal life edit
He is married Sushma Shekhar and has 2 children.[9]
References edit
- ^ Chand, Attar (1991). The Long March: Profile of Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-272-1.
- ^ "Shri Neeraj Shekhar | National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ . india.gov.in website. Archived from the original on 28 June 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
- ^ "Bharat Singh of BJP defeats sitting SP MP Neeraj Shekhar". The Times of India. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 30 August 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2008.
- ^ Zee News - Stiff challenge for BSP in Ballia LS by-poll
- ^ Solidarity Network Last UpDates: 11 20 URGENT_actions>[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Members : Lok Sabha". 164.100.47.194. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ Staff (12 September 2007). "Chandra Shekhar's elder son accuses SP of breaking family unity". One India. Retrieved 30 October 2020.