Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/12/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas (USA) |
Latest News about Jayant Chaudhary
11/09/2025
Jayant Chaudhary and his wife Charu Singh disclosed cryptocurrency holdings worth about Rs 43 lakh in their latest asset declaration. The disclosure drew attention because it marked the second consecutive year in which the couple reported digital asset investments, a rarity among Indian ministers.
10/02/2025
Jayant Chaudhary was elected unopposed as the National President of Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) at a convention held in Mathura on 10 February 2025. The election concluded the party's 2022-25 leadership process, and Chaudhary, who previously served as vice-president, vowed to continue fighting for farmers and the poor under his leadership.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Known for | Being the National President of Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) and serving as Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Education |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (172 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Shri Venkateswara College, Delhi University |
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| M.Sc., Accounts and Finance | London School of Economics and Political Science, U.K. (Completed 2002) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 14/08/2003 |
Relationships & More
| Wife | Charu Singh |
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Family
| Father | Chaudhary Ajit Singh |
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| Mother | Radhika Singh |
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| Grandfather | Chaudhary Charan Singh (India's fifth Prime Minister) |
Career
| Political Party | Rashtriya Lok Dal |
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| Current Position | Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Education (since June 2024) |
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Social Media
| https://twitter.com/jayantrld | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jayant Chaudhary is an Indian politician. | |
| 2. He served as a Member of Parliament from Mathura constituency in Uttar Pradesh from 2009 to 2014. | |
| 3. Jayant Chaudhary is the National President of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD). | |
| 4. Amid the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, he prepared for his first assembly elections as RLD president following his father's passing in 2021 due to COVID-19. | |
| 5. In 2011, Jayant Chaudhary led protests against unfair land acquisitions in various districts of Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 6. In 2010, he advocated for a new Land Acquisition law during farmers' protests in New Delhi. | |
| 7. He frequently addresses climate change issues impacting agriculture and the environment in the Indian parliament. | |
| 8. Jayant Chaudhary actively promotes renewable energy initiatives in India. | |
| 9. In 2009, he was assigned to multiple Parliamentary Committees in the 15th Lok Sabha. | |
| 10. He is a member of the General Board of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). | |
| 11. Jayant Chaudhary is associated with organizations like Climate Parliament and Globe India focusing on energy security and climate change education. | |
| 12. In 2014, he contested and lost the Lok Sabha elections from Mathura constituency to a candidate from the Bharatiya Janata Party. | |
| 13. In 2021, Jayant Chaudhary referred to the Lakhimpur Kheri incident as a 'terror attack.' | |
| 14. He assumed the role of Chairman of Rashtriya Lok Dal on 25 May 2021 after his father's passing, who was a former union minister in India. | |
| 15. He has been a vocal critic of the 1894 land acquisition law and large-scale acquisition of fertile lands in Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 16. He introduced a Private Member Bill in the Lok Sabha advancing discussions on land acquisition. | |
| 17. As a Rajya Sabha member, he has dedicated his MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds to enhance sports infrastructure and foster a sporting ecosystem. | |
| 18. He holds dual citizenship of the United States and India. | |
| 19. He was elected unopposed as the National President of RLD at a convention in Mathura in February 2025. |