Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/06/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Harivansh Narayan Singh
10/04/2026
President Droupadi Murmu nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh to the Rajya Sabha after the end of his previous term as a nominated member. The nomination filled the vacancy created by the retirement of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, and he took oath for his third term in the Upper House shortly afterward. His role as Deputy Chairman had already ended on 09/04/2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Harivansh Narayan Singh |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
| School | J P Inter college, Uttar Pradesh |
| College/University | Banaras Hindu University |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | 103 Uma Shanti Apartment, PO.- Gonda, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Known As | Harivansh |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 4” |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Post Graduate in Economics | Banaras Hindu University |
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Personal Life
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 23/04/1978 |
Family
| Father | Late Shri Banke Bihari Singh |
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| Mother | Devjani Devi |
| Spouse | Asha Singh (House Wife) |
| Children | 2 |
Career
| Politics |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He excelled academically in school and was admired by his teachers for his sincerity and studious nature. | |
| 2. During college, he was influenced by the socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan and actively participated in the JP Movement of 1974, even dropping his surname 'Narayan.' | |
| 3. In 1977, he started his journalism career as a trainee at the Times Of India and later worked with the 'Dharmyug magazine' in Mumbai. | |
| 4. From 1981 to 1984, he worked at the Bank Of India before becoming an assistant editor at the 'Ravivar' magazine of Amrit Bazar Patrika till 1989. | |
| 5. He began his career with a salary of ₹500/month as he shared in an interview later. | |
| 6. In 1990, he became an additional media advisor to Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar. | |
| 7. For over 25 years, he served as the editor of "Prabhat Khabar" and launched new editions in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. | |
| 8. Nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 2014 by JDU's Nitish Kumar, he wasn't a primary member of the party before. | |
| 9. After being elected, he adopted Bahuaara village in Rohtas and made significant contributions. | |
| 10. He is the first Janata Dal MP to be elected Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, defeating Congress Party's B. K. Hariprasad in 2018 with 125 votes to Hariprasad's 105. | |
| 11. He hails from Sitab Diara village, the birthplace of socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan, which spans across Saran district in Bihar and Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 12. He received the Madhav Rao Sapre Award in August 2008 for his outstanding contribution to journalism. |
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