T. S. Singh Deo (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	31/10/1952
Age	73 years
Birthplace	Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India

Latest News about T. S. Singh Deo

09/06/2026

T. S. Singh Deo commented on Congress strategy for the next Chhattisgarh विधानसभा election, saying the party will contest under collective leadership. He also indicated that the 2023 Assembly campaign followed the same approach, signaling continuity in the party's election planning.

03/06/2026

Ahead of an INDIA alliance meeting, Singh Deo said the situation in the country was worrisome. The remarks were reported in the context of opposition coordination and current political developments.

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Bio/Wiki

Full name	Tribhuvaneshwar Saran Singh Deo
Nickname	T. S. Baba

Physical Stats & More

Height	188 cm
Weight	70 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt and pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Scindia School, Gwalior
College/University	Hindu College–Delhi University (HC–DU) Government Hamidiya Arts & Commerce Degree College, Bhopal University
Educational Qualification	Bachelor's degree in Arts ( completed in 1972) Master's degree in Arts (completed in 1975)

Personal Life

Marital Status	Divorced
Marriage Date	31/10/1981
Hobbies	Doing adventure activities

Relationships & More

Parents

Father	Madneshwar Saran Singh Deo (Died 2001)
Mother	Maharani Devendra Kumari (Daughter of Raja Rana Digvijay Chand of Jubbal and his wife, Rani Hemant Kanwar( (Died 10 February 2020)

Siblings

Aruneshwar Saran Singh Deo (Younger)
Rajkumari Mohini Kumari (Elder)
Rajkumari Asha Kumari (Younger)
Rajkumari Manjushree Kumari (Younger)

Family

Spouse	Kumari Taruna Devi (divorced - 1983)

Career

Political Party	Indian National Congress (INC)
Political Journey	He won the Municipal Committee elections from Ambikapur for the first time in 1983. He became MLA for the first time in 2008 from Ambikapur. He became MLA again in 2013 and 2018 from the same constituency. He held the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly from 2013 to 2018. He became a cabinet minister for the first time in 2018 and held the ministries of Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education, 20 Point Program Implementation, and Commercial taxes (GST). He became the first Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh on 28 June 2023. He contested the 2023 Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly elections from the Ambikapur constituency; he lost the seat to the BJP candidate Rajesh Agrawal. Joined Indian National Congress in 1977. Contested first election in 1980 from Ambikapur Lok Sabha constituency but lost.

Political Party

Indian National Congress (INC)

Political Journey

He won the Municipal Committee elections from Ambikapur for the first time in 1983.
He became MLA for the first time in 2008 from Ambikapur.
He became MLA again in 2013 and 2018 from the same constituency.
He held the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly from 2013 to 2018.
He became a cabinet minister for the first time in 2018 and held the ministries of Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education, 20 Point Program Implementation, and Commercial taxes (GST).
He became the first Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh on 28 June 2023.
He contested the 2023 Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly elections from the Ambikapur constituency; he lost the seat to the BJP candidate Rajesh Agrawal.
Joined Indian National Congress in 1977.
Contested first election in 1980 from Ambikapur Lok Sabha constituency but lost.

Style Quotient

Car Collection

Honda Civic
Mahindra XUV 500
Hyundai Verna
Audi
Mercedes

Money Factor

Salary (approx.)	Rs. 7,43,000

Social Media

Twitter	https://x.com/TS_SinghDeo

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. T. S. Singh Deo is an Indian politician and social worker with over four decades of experience in politics.
2. He is a prominent leader in the Chhattisgarh Congress.
3. Being one of the wealthiest MLAs in Chhattisgarh, he holds a significant position.
4. In 2023, he was appointed as the first Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
5. Starting his political career in 1983, he quickly rose to prominence in Chhattisgarh politics.
6. He became the 118th Maharaj of Surguja in 2001, a title he chooses not to emphasize.
7. He had a special relationship with his grandfather, Maharaja Ambikeshwar Saran Singh Deo.
8. Despite his title, he refrains from actively using it in public life.
9. Alongside his political career, he has collaborated with organizations like UNICEF for social causes.
10. Speculations have emerged about a rivalry between him and the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh regarding the position of Chief Minister.
11. In 2018, he was recorded as one of the wealthiest MLAs with a worth exceeding 500 crores.
12. He has a fondness for adventure, as seen in his skydiving video from Australia in 2023.
13. He is the titular Maharaja of Surguja, with headquarters at Ambikapur; he was the last to sit on the throne of Surguja.
14. Being one of the wealthiest MLAs in Chhattisgarh, he was the richest member of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in 2023 and the richest candidate in the 2013 Assembly Elections.
15. On the business front, he has shares in Mahamaya Petro Product, Ambikapur.

T. S. Singh Deo Politician Indian Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India