Harinarayan Rajbhar (born January 1, 1950) was the Member of Parliament of India from Ghosi (Lok Sabha constituency). He defeated Bahujan Samaj Party's Dara Singh Chauhan in the general election of 2014.[2]
Harinarayan Rajbhar | |
|---|---|
| Member of the India Parliament for Ghosi | |
| In office 16 May 2014 - 23 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dara Singh Chauhan |
| Succeeded by | Atul Rai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ballia[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Residence | India |
| Alma mater | Gorakhpur University |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | www |
This was the first time that BJP had won the general election from Ghosi constituency.
After his victory, many BSP leaders joined BJP in this area.
Early life and education edit
Harinarayan Rajbhar was born on January 1, 1950, to Shri Bhagirathi and Smt. Kabutri. He was born in Tangunia, a village in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. He completed his education up to intermediate level.
Rajbhar is married to Mevati Devi.
Political career edit
- 1991 – 1992 and 1996 – 2002: Member, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (two terms)
- 1997 – 2002: Minister of State for Prison, Minor Irrigation and Rural Development, U.P. Government
- May 2014: Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
- 1 Sep. 2014 - 2019: Member, Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
References edit
- ^ "Election Commission of India".
- ^ "LSR POLL-RESULTS GHOSI: Real Time News and Latest Updates on LSR POLL-RESULTS GHOSI at The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 17 May 2014.