Nagendra Singh (politician)

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

Not to be confused with Former President of the International Court of Justice, Maharaj Sri Nagendra Singh or Samajwadi Party MLA from Uttar Pradesh Nagendra Singh Munna Yadav.

Nagendra Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly
Madhya Pradesh
Assumed office
2018
Preceded byYadavendra Singh
ConstituencyNagod
In office
2003–2013
Preceded byRam Pratap Singh
Succeeded byYadavendra Singh
ConstituencyNagod
Member, Indian Parliament
In office
16 May 2014 – 23 May 2019
Preceded byJeetendra Singh Bundela
Succeeded byV. D. Sharma
ConstituencyKhajuraho
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 partyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s)Tara Rajya Luxmi
Children2
ResidenceMadhyanchal Bhawan Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Alma materB.Com. from Allahabad University
WebsiteNagendra Singh

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]
  • MLA from Nagod 2018-2023

Social activity

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

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References
  1. "Know Your MP". Indian Government.
  2. "Member of the world water conservation committee". PIB Mumbai India.


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