Prashant Singh (born 26 October 1986) is an Indian politician. As of 2017, he is a member of Samajwadi Party. He represented the Handia Constituency in Allahabad as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly[1][2] Allahabad. When first elected, he was the youngest MLA in India. However, a case was filed in his name about fake age proofs.[3][4][5]
Prashant Singh | |
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| Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2013–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Maheshnarayan Singh |
| Succeeded by | Hakim Lal Bind |
| Constituency | Handia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 October 1986 Handiya, Allahabad |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Residence(s) | Junedpur, Hanumanganj, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh |
| Profession | Politician |
Early life
editAccording to his political Advisor Ankaj Tiwari, Singh received his primary education in Dehradoon. He pursued and received an LL.M. degree from Dehradoon Law College.[6] While he was in school, his father Mahesh Narayan, who was also an MLA of Handia, died of a chronic disease.[7] After his father's death, Singh contested the Legislative Assembly election from Handia and won.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Handia Election Results 2017, Winner and Runner-up, Candidate list". www.elections.in. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- ^ "Samajwadi Party retains Handia assembly seat in by-election". The Economic Times. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "SP retains Handia assembly seat, wins by-polls comfortably". Hindustan Times. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "FIR against SP MLA for age manipulation - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "Court orders FIR against SP MLA for fake age proof to Election Comission [sic]". The Economic Times. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "Prashant Kumar Singh(Samajwadi Party(SP)):Constituency- HANDIA : BYE-ELECTION ON 2-06-2013(ALLAHABAD) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "Bypoll underway in Handia Assembly constituency". NDTV.com. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "Handia bypoll: It's SP vs BSP fight for prestige - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- ^ "Samajwadi Party MLA thrashes toll employees in Allahabad". Deccan Herald. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 6 October 2021.