Rajiv Pratap Rudy

Rajiv‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Pratap Rudy is a senior leader of Indian politics and a licensed pilot from Bihar. Presently, he is a member of parliament for the Saran constituency. As a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he was instrumental in shaping the ministry through various key ministerial positions, such as the Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Parliamentary Affairs. Committed to policy and efficient in organization, Rudy has been in politics for a long time, and his career has been quite ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌diverse.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 12:37:42 PM [IST]

Rajiv Pratap Rudy Biography

Rajiv Pratap Rudy was born on March 30, 1962, in Patna to Vishwanath Singh. He commenced his political journey in the late 1980s, aligning himself with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

His foray into the national political scene began with his election to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, representing the Chhapra constituency in Bihar in 1996. His early success was further solidified when he was re-elected from the same constituency in 1999, marking the beginning of his impactful tenure in Indian politics.

He faced defeat in the Lok Sabha elections of 2004 and 2009. However, he bounced back in 2014 by winning the Saran constituency against Rabri Devi, the wife of Lalu Prasad Yadav, the former Chief Minister of Bihar and founder of Rashtriya Janta Dal. In the 2024 general election, he defeated Lalu Prasad’s daughter Rohini Acharya by just over 13,600 votes.

During his political career, he held significant positions in the government. He served as the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry in the BJP-led NDA government during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure. Later, in Narendra Modi's government, he took charge as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Although he was removed from the cabinet in a reshuffle in 2017.

Rudy has been elected to the Lok Sabha three times and continues to represent the people of Saran. In December 2018, he was honoured with the role of a BJP national spokesperson.

His interests are diverse, spanning from environmental conservation to rural development, with a focus on wildlife, tourism, aviation, and more. He provides consultancy services in landscaping and construction, leveraging his expertise in these areas.

Outside of work, he finds joy in photography, reading, and flying. He also indulges in cruise travel and tourism. When it comes to sports, he enjoys cricket, badminton, swimming, river rafting, snorkelling, and scuba diving. Additionally, he holds the position of Secretary (Administration) at the Constitution Club of India,
President, Aero Club of India; President, All India Dart Association; Commercial Pilot and Captain A-320; Member, National Tiger Conservation Authority; Member, India Habitat Centre; Member, India International Centre; Member, Delhi Golf Club and Member, Patna Golf Club & New Patna Club. Additionally, he is an Ex. Member, Press Council of India.

On a personal note, he is married to Neelam Pratap Singh and is a proud father of two daughters. His net worth stands at Rs 8,37,11,219.

Rajiv Pratap Rudy Personal Life

Full Name	Rajiv Pratap Rudy
Date of Birth	30 Mar 1962 (Age 63)
Place of Birth	Patna (Bihar)
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Social Worker Educationist, Lawyer, Commercial Pilot
Father's Name	Late Vishwanath Singh
Mother's Name	Prabha Singh
Spouse's Name	Neelam Pratap Singh
Spouse's Profession	Social service
Children	2 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	rajivprataprudy.com

Rajiv Pratap Rudy Net Worth

Net Worth

₹8.31 CRORE

ASSETS

₹8.37 CRORE

Liabilities

₹6.57 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Rajiv Pratap Rudy

Rajiv Pratap Rudy has attended St. Michael High School. He then studied B.A. (Hons.) at Patna Government College. This was followed by an M.A. (Eco.) from Magadh University, Bodh Gaya in 1987 and finally, he obtained his LL.B. degree from Punjab University, Chandigarh in 1985.

Interesting Facts about Rajiv Pratap Rudy

1. He is an academician and was a lecturer in Economics at A.N. College, Patna (under Magadh, University), Bihar.

2. He is the only Parliamentarian credited with flying a commercial airline.

3. In May 2021, during the challenging times of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bihar, he received criticism. It was brought to attention that thirty ambulances, which could have been utilized during this crisis, were found parked at his Amnour Vishw-Prabha Community Centre.

Political Timeline of Rajiv Pratap Rudy

2024: He defeated Lalu Prasad’s daughter Rohini Acharya by over 13,600 votes in the Saran constituency of Bihar.
2020: He served as a Member of the Committee on Privileges and the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Food Processing.
2019: He contested and won 2019 Lok Sabha polls from Saran against RJD candidate Chandrika Rai by a margin of over 1,00000 votes. He has contributed significantly to parliamentary affairs through his membership in various committees, including the House Committee, Business Advisory Committee, Committee on Estimates, Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, Rules Committee, and Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
2018: He was appointed as a BJP national spokesperson.
2017: He was dropped as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship following a cabinet reshuffle.
2016: He was appointed a Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), at the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
2014: He defeated Rabri Devi of Rashtriya Janta Dal and became the MP for Saran constituency in Bihar. He won by a margin of 40,948 votes. He was re-elected to the Lok Sabha for the third time. He served as a Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. He served as Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Energy and was a member of the Rules Committee, Business Advisory Committee, Standing Committees on Finance, Environment and Forests, Transport and Tourism, Committee on Subordinate Legislation, Joint Committee on Patents (Second Amendment) Bill, 1999, and Committee on Public Undertakings.
2010: He was elected for the second time to the Rajya Sabha.
2008: He was elected to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament for the first time.
2003: He was elected as a Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Civil Aviation.
2001: He was elected as a Union Minister of State, Commerce, and Industry.
1999: He was re-elected to serve a second term from the Chapra constituency, where he defeated Hira Lal Rai of Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) by a margin of 49,553 votes.
1998: He held key positions in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including National Vice-President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Member of the National Executive, National Spokesperson, National General Secretary, and BJP State charge for Kerala, Nagaland, Sikkim, Goa, and Maharashtra.
1996: He was elected to the 11th Lok Sabha from Chapra constituency on a BJP ticket. He defeated Lal Babu Rai by a margin of 1,66,363 votes.
1990: In 1990 Rudy was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly from Taraiya constituency with a Janta Dal ticket, where he defeated Ram Das Roy of Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) by a margin of 8753 votes. He served as a Member of the Committee on Pollution and Environment in the Bihar Legislative Assembly.

Rajiv Pratap Rudy Early Life

1988: He was a lecturer in A.N. College, Patna where he thought economics.

Rajiv Pratap Rudy Achievements

He was Elected as the youngest member of Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1990. His tenure in Civil Aviation Ministry during the period 2003 - 2004, had witnessed comprehensive reforms and its footprints can be observed even today. Modernization of Indian Airports, a launch of Low-Cost Airlines, ATF tax reduction, abolition of IATT, revising the charter policy etc. were some major milestones.

Rajiv Pratap Rudy Latest News & Updates

Public Statements / Political Forecasts
In a recent conversation, Rudy declared that NDA is on track to come back in Bihar, spoke about accusations targeting ministers such as Samrat Choudhary and Ashok Choudhary, and gave his opinion on the internal RJD family feud that involves Lalu Prasad Yadav.
Comments Against Colleague
Rajiv Pratap Rudy called BJP MP Nishikant Dubey 'arrogant' and blamed him for using power plays. At the same time, he contradicted BJP senior leaders by saying that they were not supporting his candidature, thereby causing a lot of turmoil in the party.

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