Rajendra Bharti is an Indian politician and a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress.[1] He has been elected thrice as a Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Datia Vidhansabha constituency, in 1985, 1998 and currently serving as a member of the 16th Madhya Pradesh Assembly from the Datia Vidhansabha.[2][3][4]
Rajendra Bharti | |
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| Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1985–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Shyam Sunder Shyam |
| Succeeded by | Shambhu Tiwari |
| In office 1998–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Ghanshyam Singh |
| Succeeded by | Ghanshyam Singh |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Narottam Mishra |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Shobha Bharti |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | Shyam Sunder Shyam |
| Education | B.A, L.L.B |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Advocate |
Personal life edit
Rajendra Bharti was born in Datia, Madhya Pradesh. He earned his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees, completing his graduation. Professionally, he is an advocate and politician. His father, Shyam Sunder Shyam, was a five-term MLA from Datia, Madhya Pradesh a freedom fighter, and a renowned socio-political figure in Madhya Pradesh.[5][6]
Political career edit
Rajendra Bharti a prominent Indian politician, embarked on his political journey as a youth volunteer within the Congress party, during the tenure of his father, Shyam Sunder, who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). His active involvement led him to make substantial contributions to the Congress Sevadal, where he ascended to the position of President in the District Congress Committee in Datia.[7]
Bharti has participated in Eight elections spanning from 1985 to the present. Notably, he emerged victorious in three of these elections, securing his seat in 1985, 1998, and 2023.[8]
From 1984 to 2007, Rajendra Bharti served as the Chairman of the Agricultural Rural Development Bank in Datia, playing a crucial role in the economic development of the region. Additionally, he held the esteemed position of Vice-Chairman of the State Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank for five years.[9]
Controversy edit
He filed a case related to paid news against the former Home Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Narottam Mishra, which resulted in Narottam Mishra being suspended from the legislative body.[10]
References edit
- ^ "Datia Assembly Election Result 2023 Highlights: Despite BJP's MP sweep, bigwig Narottam Mishra loses seat to Congress". Financialexpress. 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "Madhya Pradesh 1985". Election Commission of India. 2018-08-17. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "Madhya Pradesh 1998". Election Commission of India. 2018-08-17. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "Election Commission of India". affidavit.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "Rajendra Bharti(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- DATIA(DATIA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "Inc Rajendra Bharti Datia Madhya Pradesh Candidate Assembly Election Result 2023". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "कांग्रेस ने राजेंद्र भारती को दतिया से चौथी बार दिया टिकट, अब सातवीं बार चुनाव मैदान में". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ^ "Datia (Madhya Pradesh) Assembly Seat: Congress's Rajendra Bharti to Challenge BJP's Narottam Mishra in High-Stakes Battle". TimesNow. 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ Sharma, Pushpendra. "कौन हैं राजेंद्र भारती, जिन्होंने एमपी के गृह मंत्री नरोत्तम मिश्रा को दतिया से दी शिकस्त". News24 Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "MP Election: नरोत्तम मिश्रा के 'पेड न्यूज' केस में सुप्रीम कोर्ट में फाइनल सुनवाई आज, विधायकी पर लटकी है तलवार". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-12-21.