Rajesh Verma: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More

Rajesh Verma

Rajesh Verma is an Indian politician. He is a Member of Parliament, representing the Sitapur seat in the Lok Sabha, the lower house. Additionally, he serves as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Backward Classes Welfare.

Rajesh Verma Biography

Rajesh Verma was born on November 6th, 1960, in Tambaur, Sitapur district, to Krishna Pal Singh and Sudha Devi.

He currently serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Sitapur constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Verma's political journey began in 1999 when he contested and won the Sitapur seat, a victory he repeated in 2004. In 2009, he shifted his candidacy to the Dhaurahra constituency but lost to Jitin Prasada of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 1,84,509 votes. Initially affiliated with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for 22 years, Verma made a significant decision in 2013 by forming an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

He secured his place in the 16th Lok Sabha for a third term under the BJP ticket and went on to win the Sitapur Lok Sabha seat again in the 2019 general elections. Recognising his consistent victories in the region, the ruling party has chosen to re-nominate him to contest the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Sitapur seat.

Verma's interests extend beyond politics. He is particularly passionate about working for the educational upliftment of girls and weaker sections of society, alongside engaging in social service and sports. His fondness for volleyball dates back to his student days when he consistently led his team as its captain.

In addition to his political and social engagements, Verma has also served as the President of Krishna Pal Singh P.G. College in Tambaur, Sitapur, as well as the Krishna Institute of Education in Village-Sarakpur Saraiyan B.K.T., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

On a personal note, Verma is married to Ranjana Verma, with whom he has been blessed with three children. His net worth is reported to be Rs 7,31,29,716.

By Administrator Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 10:36:04 AM [IST]

Rajesh Verma Personal Life

Full Name	Rajesh Verma
Date of Birth	06 Nov 1960 (Age 63)
Place of Birth	Tambaur, Distt. Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh)
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Agriculturist, Social Worker, Businessperson
Father's Name	Krishna Pal Singh
Mother's Name	Sudha Devi
Religion	Hindu
Social Handles	Social Handles:

Rajesh Verma Net Worth

Net Worth: ₹7.3 CRORE

ASSETS:₹7.31 CRORE

Liabilities: ₹1.08 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Rajesh Verma

Rajesh Verma has studied at Lucknow University in Lucknow and holds a Master's degree in Economics from C.S.J.M. University in Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh).

Interesting Facts about Rajesh Verma

Rajesh Verma served the Bahujan Samaj Party for Almost 22 years. However, he decided to sever ties with the party and joined the Bhartiya Janata Party in Dec 2013.

Political Timeline of Rajesh Verma

2019

He was re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha for a fourth term. Soon he assumed the position of Chairperson for the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes. Additionally, he served as a Member of the Standing Committee on Finance. Moreover, he held the role of Member in the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises. Currently, he is a member of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes.

2014

He contested and won from Sitapur seat with a BJP ticket and was Re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha for a third term. He served as a Member of various significant committees within the legislative framework. He held a position as a Member of Sub Committee-II within the Committee on Estimates. Additionally, he was a Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Coal. Furthermore, he held a membership position within the Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas Finally, his role was extended by being a Member of the Committee on Estimates.

2004

Verma was re-elected to the 14th Lok Sabha from Sitapur for a second term as a BSP candidate. He lost the following elections from Dhaurahra constituency to Jitin Prasada of INC. He held the position of Chairperson in the Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House. Additionally, he served as a Member of several other committees, including the Committee on Provision of Computers for MPs, Offices of Parties, Officers of Lok Sabha Secretariat, Railway Convention Committee, General Purposes Committee, Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas, Committee on Public Undertakings, Parliamentary Forum on Water Conservation & Management, and Standing Committee on Defence.

1999

Verma was elected to the 13th Lok Sabha from Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh as a BSP candidate, where he defeated Janardan Prasad Misra of the BJP. He served as a Member of both the Standing Committee on Petroleum and Chemicals as well as the Consultative Committee on Mines and Minerals during this term.

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