Rakesh Singh (politician)

Rakesh Singh (born 4 June 1962) is an Indian politician and a member of the Bhartiya Janata Party. He is serving as the Minister of Public works department in the Government of Madhya Pradesh. He is the Member of legislative assembly representing Jabalpur west constituency. Previously He was a Member of Parliament representing Jabalpur Loksabha constituency of Madhya Pradesh from 2004 to 2023.

Rakesh Singh
Minister of Public Works
Government of Madhya Pradesh
Assumed office
25 December 2023
Chief MinisterMohan Yadav
Preceded byGopal Bhargava
Member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2023
Preceded byTarun Bhanot
ConstituencyJabalpur West
President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Madhya Pradesh
In office
18 April 2018  15 February 2020
Preceded byNandkumar Singh Chauhan
Succeeded byV. D. Sharma
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2004–2023
Preceded byJayashree Banerjee
Succeeded byAshish Dubey
ConstituencyJabalpur
Personal details
Born (1962-06-04) 4 June 1962
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse
Mala Singh
(m. 1993)
Children2 daughters
Parents
  • Thakur Surendra Singh (father)
  • Gomti Devi (mother)
Residence(s)Madhatal, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
EducationBachelor of Science
Alma materGovernment Science College, Jabalpur
Websitewww.rakeshsingh.org

Personal life

Singh was born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh to Surendra Singh and Gomti Devi. He has an elder brother Shantanu Singh. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Government Science College, Jabalpur. He married Mala Singh in December 1993, with whom he has two daughters.[1]

References

  1. "Detailed Profile: Shri Rakesh Singh". India.gov.in. Retrieved 19 July 2019.


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