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Jayant Chaudhary

Jayant Chaudhary
Jayant Chaudhary is an Indian politician, currently serving as the President of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD). He holds the position of Minister of State with Independent Charge for both the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Ministry of Education. In addition to his ministerial roles, Chaudhary represents Uttar Pradesh as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.
By Zainab Ashraf | Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 12:39:10 PM [IST]

Jayant Chaudhary Biography

Jayant Chaudhary was born to Ajit Singh and Radhika Singh in Dallas, USA, on 27 December 1978. He is the President of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD). In 2009, he won the 15th Lok Sabha election from the Mathura constituency but lost the 2014 elections to actress-turned-politician Hema Malini.

In 2022, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha to represent Uttar Pradesh under the RLD banner. Following the 2024 general elections, he was inducted into the cabinet for the first time and currently holds the position of Minister of State with Independent Charge for both the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Ministry of Education.

Beyond politics, Jayant Chaudhary enjoys playing chess and cricket and cherishes the arts and listening to music. He married Charu Singh in 2003, and they have two daughters. His net worth is Rs 52,40,93,536.

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Jayant Chaudhary Personal Life

Full Name Jayant Chaudhary
Date of Birth 27 Dec 1978 (Age 47)
Place of Birth Dallas, Texas (USA)
Party Name Rashtriya Lok Dal
Education Post Graduate
Profession Political and Social Worker
Father's Name Ajit Singh
Mother's Name Radhika Singh
Spouse's Name Charu Singh
Spouse's Profession Agriculture & Investment
Children 1 Daughter(s)
Religion Hindu

Jayant Chaudhary Net Worth

Net Worth
₹49.92 CRORE
ASSETS
₹52.41 CRORE
Liabilities
₹2.48 CRORE
Education Qualification of Jayant Chaudhary
Jayant Chaudhary completed his B.Com. (Hons.) at Shri Venkateswara College, Delhi University, in 1999. He then earned an M.Sc. in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK, in 2002.

Interesting Facts about Jayant Chaudhary

In a rally in April 2019, reacting to Modi's Sarab comment, he called BJP 'Bahut Jutiya Party'.

Political Timeline of Jayant Chaudhary

  • 2024: He was selected as a Minister of State with Independent Charge, handling Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Education in the newly formed cabinet led by PM Modi.
  • 2022: He was elected to Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. Following this, he was appointed as a Member of the Committee on both Commerce and Subordinate Legislation.
  • 2021: President, Rashtriya Lok Dal (R.L.D.) since May 2021.
  • 2017: Vice-President, R.L.D., Aug. 2017- May 2021.
  • 2014: He lost his bid for the Mathura seat to Hema Malini Dharmendra of BJP by a margin of over three lakh votes.
  • 2012 : Member, Committee on Government Assurances, 2012-14.
  • 2011 : Member, Committee on Finance, 2011-12.
  • 2010 : General Secretary, R.L.D., 2010-2017.
  • 2009 : He was elected to 15th Lok Sabha from Mathura constituency where he defeated Shyam Sunder Sharma of BJP by a margin of 1.5 lakh votes. He was appointed Member, Committee on Agriculture and Member, Committee on Ethics.

Disclaimer:The information provided on this page is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://sansad.in/ls, https://sansad.in/rs, https://pib.gov.in/, https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/ and the official websites of state assemblies respectively. While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy, comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information provided, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy or reliability of the content. The data presented here has been compiled without consideration of the objectives or opinions of individuals who may access it.

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