Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, agriculturist and industrialist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/06/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Mau, Gauriganj, Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Rakesh Pratap Singh
14/10/2026
Rakesh Pratap Singh, the Gauriganj MLA who was expelled from the Samajwadi Party in June 2025, was reported to be joining the Bharatiya Janata Party on 14/10/2026 along with two other rebel Samajwadi Party MLAs. He said his decision followed encouragement from people in his constituency, and reports noted he had won Gauriganj in 2012, 2017 and 2022.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian politician who has served as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly representing the Gauriganj constituency since 2012. |
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| Political Affiliation | Independent; previously Samajwadi Party until expulsion in June 2025; reported to be joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in October 2026 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Completed in 1991 |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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| Caste | Kshatriya |
| Interests | Sports and reading |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Shilam Singh (m. 1996) |
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Family
| Father | Tej Pratap Singh |
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| Children | Two |
Career
| Political Offices |
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| Resignation | Resigned from the Assembly on 31/10/2021, citing non-fulfilment of promises by the government |
| Party Expulsion | Expelled from the Samajwadi Party on 23/06/2025 for working against party principles and supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party in the February 2024 Rajya Sabha elections |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was first elected to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in the 2012 election and re-elected in 2017 and 2022 | |
| 2. Is reported to have an interest in sports and reading |
