Raghuraj Pratap Singh, widely known as Raja Bhaiya is a prominent politician from Uttar Pradesh. He has been the MLA of Kunda consecutively seventh time.
Raghuraj Pratap Singh Age
Raghuraj Pratap Singh was born on 31 October 1969. As of 2024, he is 55 years old.
Raghuraj Pratap Singh Biography
| Full Name | Raghuraj Pratap Singh |
| Popularly Known as | Raja Bhaiya |
| Date of Birth | 31 October 1969 |
| Birth Place | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Height | 6 feet (1.82 m) |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Education | Graduation from Lucknow University |
| Profession | Politician & MLA |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Social Media | Instagram, X, Facebook |
Raghuraj Pratap Singh Family
He hails from a prominent Rajput family, with his father being Uday Pratap Singh and his mother Manjul Raje, who is the daughter of the last ruling Maharaja of Samthar State. His grandfather, Bajrang Bahadur Singh, served as the first vice-chancellor of Pant Nagar Agriculture University and was the second Lieutenant Governor of Himachal Pradesh. His father was the adopted son of his grandfather.
On 15 February 1995 Raja Bhaiya married Bhanvi Kumari Singh. They have four children: daughters Raghavi and Brijeshwari, sons Shivraj Singh and Brijraj Singh (twins). Some reports indicate that his marriage has faced challenges, leading to separation proceedings initiated in 2023 but not finalized yet.
| See also: Arvind Sawant Biography |
Raghuraj Pratap Singh Early Life & Career
Raja Bhaiya is the first in his clan to join politics. His political journey began when he contested elections at a young age of 26. He ran as an independent candidate for the Kunda assembly seat, marking a significant shift in local politics that had been dominated by the Congress party for decades. His victory was unexpected and established him as a prominent political figure in Uttar Pradesh. Since then, he is on a winning spree in Kunda.
Following his initial success, Raja Bhaiya held various ministerial positions within the Uttar Pradesh government:
- Minister of Programme Implementation (1997-1999)
- Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare (1999-2000)
- Minister of Food and Civil Supplies (2004-2007; 2012-2017)
- Jail Minister under Akhilesh Yadav’s government after his release from jail in 2012
In 2018, he founded the Jansatta Dal Loktantrik, further consolidating his political influence beyond Kunda
Raghuraj Pratap Singh Income & Net Worth
In his latest election affidavit, he declared his net worth to be around 23 crores. By profession, he identifies as an agriculturist. In the financial year 21-22, his reported income was 31 lacs. His asset portfolio includes:
- Firearms: Various weapons including a pistol and rifles valued at several thousands of rupees each
- Gold: Approximately 3.5 kilograms, valued at around ₹1.72 crores.
- Silver: About 26 kilograms, valued at roughly ₹16.04 lakhs.
- Vehicles: A luxury Land Cruiser worth over ₹1 crore.
His wife Bhanuvi Singh is richer than him.
Raghuraj Pratap Singh Awards
-Singh was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the India Glory Book of Records for his significant contributions in the fields of politics and social empowerment.
Raghuraj Pratap Singh Controversies
- Black Money Controversy: Raja Bhaiya was implicated in a black money scandal involving approximately ₹212 crore. A local leader alleged that he had submitted a diary to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) detailing illegal investments made by Raja Bhaiya, which were reportedly linked to a food grain scam under investigation by CBI.
- Criminal Charges: He has been accused of involvement in the murder of a police officer, DSP Zia-ul Haq, in 2013. Although the CBI initially cleared him, the case remains contentious, with ongoing legal battles from the slain officer’s family.
- Domestic Violence Allegations: In 2023, his wife, filed for divorce, alleging decades of domestic violence and extramarital affairs. She claimed that he subjected her to physical abuse and humiliation while engaging in multiple affairs.
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Raghuraj Pratap Singh has twin sons: Shivraj and Brijraj.
Raghuraj Pratap Singh has two daughters Raghavi and Brijeshwari.
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Raghuraj Singh launched Jansatta Dal (Loktantrik) party in 2018.
Raghuraj is married to Bhanvi Kumari Singh.
Raja Bhaiya is a graduate from Lucknow University.