Lokendra Singh (politician)
Lokendra Singh (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]
Lokendra Singh | |
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| MLA, 17th Legislative Assembly | |
| In office March 2017 – February 2018 (died) | |
| Succeeded by | Naim Ul Hasan |
| Constituency | Noorpur |
| MLA, 16th Legislative Assembly | |
| In office March 2012 – March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency Created |
| Succeeded by | Self |
| Constituency | Noorpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 December 1976 Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Died | 21 February 2018 (aged 41) Sitapur |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Nationality | Indian |
| 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 |
| Portfolio | MLA |
| Website | www.lokendrasingh.in |
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]
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | March 2012 | March 2017 | Member, 16th Legislative Assembly | |
| 02 | March 2017 | February 2018 | Member, 17th Legislative Assembly | died during his term |
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See also
References
- "Member Profile" (PDF). Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- "2012 Election Results" (PDF). Election Commission of India website.
- "All MLAs from Assembly Constituency". Elections.in.
- "BJP MLA, Samajwadi Party leader booked in connection with death of farmer in Uttar Pradesh". 12 August 2017.
- Lokendra Singh, BJP MLA from Bijnor's Noorpur, died in road accident
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