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.[1]
Harinarayan Rajbhar | |
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Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
In office 2014–2019 | |
Preceded by | Dara Singh Chauhan |
Succeeded by | Atul Rai |
Constituency | Ghosi |
Minister of state for Prision, Minor Irrigation & Rural Development Government of Uttar Pradesh | |
In office 27 October 1997 – 8 March 2002 | |
Chief Minister | Kalyan Singh Ram Prakash Gupta Rajnath Singh |
Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
In office 1996–2002 | |
Preceded by | Shardanand Anchal |
Succeeded by | Shardanand Anchal |
Constituency | Siar |
In office 1991–1992 | |
Preceded by | Shardanand Anchal |
Succeeded by | Shardanand Anchal |
Constituency | Siar |
Personal details | |
Born | Tangunia, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh | 1 January 1950
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Spouse |
Mevati Devi (m. 1968) |
Children | 3 sons, 5 daughters |
Parents |
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Profession | Politician |
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
editHarinarayan 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- ^ "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.