Rajkumar Ranjan Singh is a senior Indian politician who was elected as a member of the 17th Indian Lok Sabha to represent Inner Manipur constituency, Manipur, India as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh was given charge of State Education and External Affairs in Narendra Modi’s second ministry reshuffle.
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Rajkumar Ranjan Singh was born on Monday 1 September 1952 (age 69; as of 2021) in Kongba Nandibamleikai, Imphal East, Manipur, India. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. In 1982 he completed MA (Geography), BT and PhD in Geography from Guhati University, Assam, India.
Physical appearance
Hair Color: Black (she often puts henna on her hair)
Eye Color: Black
family
parents and siblings
Father’s name was Shri Rajkumar Nilamani Singh and mother’s name was Smt. Ningtemcha Ongbi Achub.
wife and children
Rajkumar Ranjan married Chungham Debala Davis on June 4, 1984. The couple has two sons and a daughter.
Address
Kongba Nandibam Leikai, PO. Singjamei, PS Irilbung, Dist. Imphal East Manipur.
Career
politics
In 1972, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh completed his post-graduate studies in Geography at Gauhati University. In 1973, she chose to lecture at the Ideal Girls’ College in Imphal, Manipur. He taught at the college until 1984. In the same year, he was appointed as an assistant professor in the Earth Sciences Department of Manipur University. In 1985, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh was elected as the Deputy Registrar of the University. He served as the Registrar of Manipur University from 2004 to 2008. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh rendered his services as Director-in-Charge of UGC Academic Staff College and Director of College Development, Manipur University, till 2012. In 2014, he contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections for the Inner Manipur seat as a BJP candidate and lost the election; However, in 2019, he tried his luck again and won the second Lok Sabha poll. On September 13, 2019, he was sworn in as a member of the Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests. From October 9, 2019, he was elected as a member of the Rules Committee and a member of the Advisory Committee and also headed the Ministry of Development of the Northeast Region. In June 2021, he was given the charge of State Education and External Affairs, replacing Modi’s second ministry.
Rajkumar Ranjani is taking oath as the Minister of State for Education and External Affairs in his second ministry reshuffle.
Literary works
Apart from his political journey, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh contributed in various literary, artistic and scientific fields. Rajkumar Ranjan has written more than 100 articles and 25 research papers. His published works include environment, water and land issues in Manipur. Nationally, he focused on articles related to Indo-Myanmar border issues; And at the international level, he contributed to the publication of articles on the issues of transboundary rivers and lakes.
Social and cultural activities
Rajkumar Ranjan Singh is passionately involved in activities related to the cultural and emotional cultural integration of the ethnic communities of Manipur who live in both the hills and the plains. It is also a part of Manipur Cultural Integration Conference (MCIC). He served as the editor of the bilingual quarterly magazine “Regional Integration”. He was the former chairman of Manipur Forward Artist Camp (FACE). Rajkumar Ranjan Singh has often campaigned for the preservation of the cultural and natural heritage of Manipur along with the protection of hills, mountains and rivers, wetlands and various species of fauna and flora.
Assets/Properties
movable assets
- Deposits in banks – Rs. 8,81,208,64
- NSS, Postal Savings – Rs. 9,91,271
real estate
His real estate is worth up to GEL. 1,63,79,348 GEL.
Asset valuation is based on 2019 documents.
Net worth (approx.)
As of 2019, Ranjan Singh’s net worth was around Rs. 1,67,02,973.64
Facts/Trivia
- He also has the name RK. Ranjan Singh.
- Various Indian television news debate programs, including DDK and Imphal AIR, often invite Rajkumar Ranjan Singh to discuss international issues such as transboundary rivers and lakes.
Rajkumar Ranjan Singh on an Indian news channel
- Rajkumar Ranjan Singh enjoys climbing mountains and organizing nature camps and trekking. He also likes to watch birds flying in his spare time.
- Rajkumar Ranjan Singh loves to explore new countries and has been to Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines and South Africa on holiday.
- Rajkumar Ranjan Singh is actively involved in promoting yoga through his various social media posts.
Rajkumar Ranjan Singh during yoga
- Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh frequently attends international webinars related to international issues.
Rajkumar Ranjan Singh while attending the webinar
- In the city of Imphal, on June 15, 2023, a group of people attacked and damaged the house of Ranjan Singh. Fortunately, his family members were safe as they were not present at the time. These incidents took place during the ongoing protests in Manipur since May 2023. The protest started after clashes broke out at a rally organized by the All Tribes Students Union (ATSU). The purpose of the rally was to voice opposition to the proposal to include the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe category.
Fire to the house of Rajkumar Ranjan Singh
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