Devendra Singh (politician)

Devendra Singh alias Bhole Singh (born 2 April, 1954) is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and has won the 2014, 2019 and 2024 general election from the Akbarpur parliamentary constituency of Kanpur. He also won 1991 and 1996 Vidhan Sabha Election from Derapur Assembly constituency of Kanpur Dehat district.[1]

Devendra Singh Bhole
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Assumed office
16 May 2014
Preceded byRaja Ram Pal
ConstituencyAkbarpur (Kanpur)
Minister of State (Independent Charge)
Government of Uttar Pradesh
In office
24 September 1997 – 24 March 1999
Chief MinisterKalyan Singh
Ministry & Department's
  • Family Welfare
Minister of State
Government of Uttar Pradesh
In office
28 March 1997 – 23 September 1997
Chief MinisterMayawati
Ministry & Department's
  • Medical Health
Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
17 October 1996 – 7 March 2002
Preceded byRam Dass Pal
Succeeded byKamlesh Kumar Pathak
In office
22 June 1991 – 6 December 1992
Preceded byBhagwandin Kushwaha
Succeeded byRam Dass Pal
ConstituencyDerapur, Kanpur Dehat
Personal details
Born (1954-04-02) 2 April 1954 (age 70)
Vill. Madhwapur, Dist. Auraiya (Uttar Pradesh)
NationalityIndian
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
SpousePremsheela Singh (m. 1971)
ProfessionAgriculturist

Early life and education

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Devendra Singh was born on April 2, 1954, to Shri Darshan Singh and Smt. Kanak Rani. He completed High School from Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj.

Positions held

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16 May 2014: elected to 16th Lok Sabha (Lok Sabha Constituency Akbarpur-44)

1 Sep. 2014 onwards: Member, Standing Committee on Energy

Political life

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He started his career in politics as Bhartiya Janata Party worker. First time he participated in the by-elections in state assembly (UP) and won the seat from Derapur Legislative Assembly constituency. He was also winner as BJP candidate in UP state assembly general elections in 2007.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Constituencywise-All Candidates". Eciresults.nic.in. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  2. ^ "DEVENDRA SINGH URF BOLE SINGH(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- DERAPUR(KANPUR DEHAT) - Affidavit Information of Candidate".


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