Sumitra Singh (born 3 May 1930) is an veteran Indian politician and senior Jat leader from the Shekhawati region in Rajasthan. She was the first woman Speaker of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. She was elected as member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly for nine terms, out of which in three terms she represented Pilani constituency while she represented Jhunjhunu constituency for six terms. She is one of the most successful woman politicians of Rajasthan state.[1][2][3][4]
Sumitra Singh | |
|---|---|
| First women Speaker of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2004-2009 | |
| Preceded by | Parasram Maderna |
| Succeeded by | Deependra Singh Shekhawat |
| Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1957 - 1962, 1985 - 1990, 1990 – 1992 | |
| Constituency | Pilani Assembly constituency |
| In office 1962 - 1980, 1998 – 2008 | |
| Constituency | Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 May 1930 Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress |
Early life and education
editShe was born on 3 May 1930 in village Kisari in Jhunjhunu district into a Jat family. She did master of arts in Hindi literature from Banasthali Vidyapith.[5]
Political career
editSingh was elected as member of Rajasthan legislative assembly for the first time in 1957 from Pilani constituency. She became member of Rajasthan legislative assembly from Jhunjhunu constituency for consecutive four terms between 1962 and 1980. Then Singh was again elected as MLA from Pilani constituency for two consecutive terms between 1985 and 1992. She again became member of Rajasthan legislative assembly from Jhunjhunu constituency between 1998 and 2008.[4]
References
edit- ^ साहनी, प्रेरणा (7 March 2021). "राजस्थान विधानसभा की पहली महिला अध्यक्ष का इंटरव्यू: सुमित्रा सिंह बोलीं- एक छोटे से गांव में मेरा जन्म हुआ था, लेकिन मेरे पिता को मुझ पर भरोसा था - Jaipur News". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Interview : पहली महिला विधानसभा अध्यक्ष ने भाजपा के टिकट वितरण पर जताई नाराजगी | Interview Of First Woman Assembly Speaker Sumitra Singh Said Displeasure Over Women Given Less Opportunities In Politics". Patrika News (in Hindi). 18 October 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "राजस्थान: अपने दम पर 9 बार विधायक चुनी गईं सुमित्रा सिंह, महिला आरक्षण को क्यों बता रहीं जरूरी". Zee News Hindi (in Hindi). 27 September 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ a b Bharat, E. T. V. (3 November 2023). "राजस्थान की वो दिग्गज नेता जो 9 बार पहुंचीं विधानसभा, लेकिन एक गलती और सियासी करियर खत्म". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Sumitra Singh(Independent(IND)):Constituency- JHUNJHUNU(JHUNJHUNU) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 2 April 2024.