Neeraj Shekhar
Neeraj Shekhar Singh (born 10 November 1968) is an Indian politician.
Neeraj Shekhar Singh | |
|---|---|
 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, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Sushma Shekhar |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Chandra Shekhar (Father) |
Early life
He was born in Ibrahimpatti in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. He belong to a Rajput family[1] and he is the son of the former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar and Duja Devi.[2]
Political career
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] Currently, he is a Rajya Sabha member.[4]
His election campaign was supported by Communist Party of India (Marxist), Communist Party of India and former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Rajnath Singh.[5][6] He left Samajwadi Party on 15 July 2019 and resigned as Rajya Sabha MP on same date and joined Bharatiya Janata Party.[7]
Personal life
He married Sushma Shekhar and has 2 children.[8]
References
- 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.
- "Detailed Profile: Shri Neeraj Shekhar Singh". india.gov.in website. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
- "outlookindia.com| wired". Archived from the original on 30 August 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2008.
- Zee News - Stiff challenge for BSP in Ballia LS by-poll
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- "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.
| Lok Sabha | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Chandra Shekhar |
Member of Parliament for Ballia 2007 – 2014 |
Succeeded by Bharat Singh |
| Rajya Sabha | ||
| Preceded by Avtar Singh Karimpuri |
Member of Parliament for Rajya Sabha (Uttar Pradesh) 2014 - 2019 |
Succeeded by Vacant |