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| ⚫ | '''Dhruv Pratap Singh''', also known as '''Deepak Bhaiya''' (born 4 August 1960), is an Indian politician from Madhya Pradesh. He is currently the Chairman of the ] Development Authority, ]. He is a member of the ] (]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.katnidevelopmentauthority.com/president.aspx |title=Katni Development Authority |publisher=Katni Development Authority |date= |access-date=2013-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130111062619/http://www.katnidevelopmentauthority.com/President.aspx |archive-date=2013-01-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | '''Dhruv Pratap Singh''', also known as '''Deepak Bhaiya''' (born |
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| ==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
| Dhruv Pratap Singh entered politics by joining the ] (BJP) in 1980. From 1988 to 2002, he served as the Mandal Adyaksh of Badwara for 14 years. | |||
| Dhruv Pratap Singh became active in politics after he sought the membership of Bhartiya Janta Party in 1980, and from the years 1988- 2002 (14 years) he was the Mandal Adyaksh from Badwara. Dhruv Pratap Singh gained momentum in his political career in 1998, when Bhartiya Janta Party nominated him as their candidate for the state elections from the Badwara constituency in 1998, he lost the elections with a minor margin of 2000 votes to the Congress candidate. In the 2003 state elections, Bhartiya Janta Party nominated him again but from a different constituency, ] as the party felt that he was more suited and could give stiff competition to the Congress candidate, Satyendra Pathak, who apart from being a state minister was a powerful adversary. Dhruv Pratap Singh defeated him by a huge margin of 13,000 votes, and become Member of ] in 2003 from the Vijayraghavgarh (114) constituency. In the 2008 state elections, BJP nominated him for the third and for the second time from Vijayraghavgarh constituency. He lost the elections to the Congress candidate. Following the defeat in the elections the party nominated him as the District Party President of ] District, Madhya Pradesh in 2010, reaffirming their faith in him. The party held the belief that he is very popular and holds a lot of ground in both the constituencies, Katni and Vijayraghavgarh, which was upheld by the party nomination. | |||
| Singh gained prominence in 1998 when the BJP nominated him as their candidate for the state elections from the Badwara constituency. Although he lost to the Congress candidate by a narrow margin of 2,000 votes, his political career continued to advance. | |||
| In the 2003 state elections, the BJP nominated Singh again, but this time from the ] constituency, believing he would offer a stronger challenge to the Congress candidate, Satyendra Pathak. Singh won decisively with a margin of 13,000 votes and became a Member of the ] from Vijayraghavgarh. | |||
| In the 2008 state elections, the BJP once again nominated Singh from Vijayraghavgarh. However, he lost to the Congress candidate. Following this defeat, the party appointed him as the District Party President of ] in 2010, reaffirming their confidence in his popularity and influence in both Katni and Vijayraghavgarh constituencies. | |||
| ==Life== | ==Life== | ||
| Dhruv Pratap Singh belongs to the Sisodia family of Katni. His ancestors migrated from the Dev region of Bihar and settled in the Katni district, where his family has been established for five generations. | |||
| Dhruv Pratap Singh belongs to the Sisodia Family of Katni,his forefathers migrated from the Dev region of Bihar and settled in and around the Katni district. He belongs to the fifth generation of the Sisodias settled in Katni. His father '''Kunwar Vijendra Singh''' was an active politician for more than 35 years,and contested the state elections for consecutively five times from the Badwara constituency in the years 1977 to 1998. In year 1977, 1980 and 1990 Kunwar Vijayendra Singh contested elections as an independent candidate, and BJP nominated him as their candidate in 1985 and 1993 state elections and he played a major role in establishing The Bhartiya Janta Party in the 70s, 80s and 90s in Katni district. He is now mentor to his son and continues to guide him through his political career, and continues to be a popular name in the region. | |||
| His father, Kunwar Vijendra Singh, was an active politician for over 35 years. He contested the state elections five times consecutively from the Badwara constituency between 1977 and 1998. In 1977, 1980, and 1990, Kunwar Vijendra Singh ran as an independent candidate, while the BJP nominated him in 1985 and 1993. He played a significant role in establishing the Bhartiya Janata Party in the Katni district during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. | |||
| Kunwar Vijendra Singh continues to be a mentor to his son, guiding him through his political career and remains a respected figure in the region. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Nationality | Indian |
Dhruv Pratap Singh, also known as Deepak Bhaiya (born 4 August 1960), is an Indian politician from Madhya Pradesh. He is currently the Chairman of the Katni Development Authority, Madhya Pradesh. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Political career
Dhruv Pratap Singh entered politics by joining the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1980. From 1988 to 2002, he served as the Mandal Adyaksh of Badwara for 14 years.
Singh gained prominence in 1998 when the BJP nominated him as their candidate for the state elections from the Badwara constituency. Although he lost to the Congress candidate by a narrow margin of 2,000 votes, his political career continued to advance.
In the 2003 state elections, the BJP nominated Singh again, but this time from the Vijayraghavgarh constituency, believing he would offer a stronger challenge to the Congress candidate, Satyendra Pathak. Singh won decisively with a margin of 13,000 votes and became a Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Vijayraghavgarh.
In the 2008 state elections, the BJP once again nominated Singh from Vijayraghavgarh. However, he lost to the Congress candidate. Following this defeat, the party appointed him as the District Party President of Katni in 2010, reaffirming their confidence in his popularity and influence in both Katni and Vijayraghavgarh constituencies.
Life
Dhruv Pratap Singh belongs to the Sisodia family of Katni. His ancestors migrated from the Dev region of Bihar and settled in the Katni district, where his family has been established for five generations.
His father, Kunwar Vijendra Singh, was an active politician for over 35 years. He contested the state elections five times consecutively from the Badwara constituency between 1977 and 1998. In 1977, 1980, and 1990, Kunwar Vijendra Singh ran as an independent candidate, while the BJP nominated him in 1985 and 1993. He played a significant role in establishing the Bhartiya Janata Party in the Katni district during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
Kunwar Vijendra Singh continues to be a mentor to his son, guiding him through his political career and remains a respected figure in the region.
References
- "Katni Development Authority". Katni Development Authority. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2013.