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	\| name = Dipika Pandey Singh		\| name = Dipika Pandey Singh
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	\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1976\|6\|22\|df=y}}		\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1976\|6\|22\|df=y}}
	\| birth_place = Ranchi, Jharkhand		\| birth_place = [[Ranchi]], [[Jharkhand]], India
	\| residence = Mahagama, Jharkhand		\| residence = Mahagama, [[Jharkhand]]
	\| death_date =		\| death_date =
	\| death_place =		\| death_place =
	\| office = [[Member of Legislative Assembly\|MLA]], [[Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha]]		\| office = [[Fourth Hemant Soren ministry\|Cabinet Minister]], [[Government of Jharkhand]]
	\| ~~term_start~~ = 2019		\| term_start = 5 December 2024
	\| ~~constituency~~ = [[Mahagama (Vidhan Sabha constituency)\|Mahagama]]		\| 1blankname = Chief Minister
	\| ~~predecessor~~ = [[:hi:अशोक कुमार (राजनीतिज्ञ)\|Ashok Kumar]]		\| 1namedata = [[Hemant Soren]]
	\| party = [[Indian National Congress]]		\| 2blankname = Ministry and Departments
	\| spouse = Ratnesh Kumar Singh		\| 2namedata = * Rural Development.
	\| children = ~~Two~~		* Rural Works.
	\| occupation = Media professional		* Panchayati Raj.<ref name="Jharkhand Cabinet Ministers List 2024: Full list of Jharkhand council of ministers and their portfolios">{{cite news \|last1=The Indian Express \|title=Jharkhand Cabinet Ministers List 2024: Full list of Jharkhand council of ministers and their portfolios \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-today/jharkhand-cabinet-ministers-list-2024-hemant-soren-ministers-9707554/ \|accessdate=13 December 2024 \|date=5 December 2024 \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213091508/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-today/jharkhand-cabinet-ministers-list-2024-hemant-soren-ministers-9707554/ \|archivedate=13 December 2024 \|language=en}}</ref>
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			\| party = [[Indian National Congress]]
			\| spouse = Ratnesh Kumar Singh
			\| children = Sanowar
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	'''Dipika Pandey Singh''' is an Indian politician from [[Jharkhand]] and a member of the [[Indian National Congress]]. She was elected as a member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Jharkhand]] from [[Mahagama (Vidhan Sabha constituency)\|Mahagama]].<ref name="indiatoday">{{cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/jharkhand-assembly-election/story/mahagama-jharkhand-assembly-election-result-live-updates-1630748-2019-12-23\|title=Mahagama Election Result Updates: BJP's Ashok Kumar currently leading in early trends - Elections News\|website=indiatoday.in\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="news18">{{cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mahagama-election-results-2019-live-updates-winner-loser-leading-trailing-mla-2430635.html\|title=Mahagama Election Results 2019 Live Updates: Deepika Pandey Singh of Congress Wins\|website=News18\|date=23 December 2019\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com~~/states~~/jharkhand/debutantes-power-their-way-into-poll-battle/cid/1723817\|website=telegraphindia.com\|title=Debutantes power their way into poll battle\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref> Dipika is also a National Secretary of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/dipika-pandey-singh-become-aicc-secy.html\|title= Dipika Pandey Singh become AICC Secy\|website= Pioneer\|language=en \|access-date=2021-06-04}}</ref>		'''Dipika Pandey Singh''' is an Indian politician from [[Jharkhand]] and a member of the [[Indian National Congress]]. She was elected as a member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Jharkhand]] from [[Mahagama (Vidhan Sabha constituency)\|Mahagama]].<ref name="indiatoday">{{cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/jharkhand-assembly-election/story/mahagama-jharkhand-assembly-election-result-live-updates-1630748-2019-12-23\|title=Mahagama Election Result Updates: BJP's Ashok Kumar currently leading in early trends - Elections News\|website=indiatoday.in\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="news18">{{cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mahagama-election-results-2019-live-updates-winner-loser-leading-trailing-mla-2430635.html\|title=Mahagama Election Results 2019 Live Updates: Deepika Pandey Singh of Congress Wins\|website=News18\|date=23 December 2019\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/debutantes-power-their-way-into-poll-battle/cid/1723817\|website=telegraphindia.com\|title=Debutantes power their way into poll battle\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref> Dipika is also a National Secretary of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/dipika-pandey-singh-become-aicc-secy.html\|title= Dipika Pandey Singh become AICC Secy\|website= Pioneer\|language=en \|access-date=2021-06-04}}</ref>

	==Early life and education==		==Early life and education==

	Dipika Pandey Singh was born in a political family at Ranchi in Jharkhand. Her mother Pratibha Pandey is a former state president of the women's wing of Indian National Congress named as 'Mahila Congress'. She spent her formative years in Ranchi.		Dipika Pandey Singh was born in a political family at Ranchi in Jharkhand. Her mother Pratibha Pandey is a former state president of the women's wing of Indian National Congress named as 'Mahila Congress'. She spent her formative years in Ranchi.
	She obtained a BSc degree in ~~biology~~ from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi in 1994–97. She also pursued MBA - Information Technology from Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi in 1998–2000. She later studied LLB from Co-Operative College, Jamshedpur in 2008–2011.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://myneta.info/jharkhand2019/candidate.php?candidate_id=12474\|title = Deepika Pandey Singh(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- MAHAGAMA(GODDA ) - Affidavit Information of Candidate}}</ref>		She obtained a BSc degree in geology from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi in 1994–97. She also pursued MBA - Information Technology from Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi in 1998–2000. She later studied LLB from Co-Operative College, Jamshedpur in 2008–2011.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://myneta.info/jharkhand2019/candidate.php?candidate_id=12474\|title = Deepika Pandey Singh(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- MAHAGAMA(GODDA ) - Affidavit Information of Candidate}}</ref>

	She is married to Ratnesh Kumar Singh, son of Avadh Bihari Singh, ~~Former~~ Minister, Rural development, Government of Bihar and 4 times MLA, Mahagama, Jharkhand.		She is married to Ratnesh Kumar Singh, son of Avadh Bihari Singh, former Minister, Rural development, Government of Bihar and 4 times MLA, Mahagama, Jharkhand.

	== Political career==		== Political career==

	Dipika Pandey Singh started her political journey with Youth Wing of Indian National Congress, Youth Congress as elected General Secretary of Jharkhand Youth Congress. She was later elevated to national committee as national secretary of Youth Congress. After 2014 Lok Sabha election, she was made District President of Godda District Congress Committee with task of reviving Congress in once Congress stronghold Godda, Jharkhand. She is often credited with revival of Congress in the area and often talked as among best performing District Congress ~~President~~ in the country.		Dipika Pandey Singh started her political journey with Youth Wing of Indian National Congress, Youth Congress as elected General Secretary of Jharkhand Youth Congress. She was later elevated to national committee as national secretary of Youth Congress. After 2014 Lok Sabha election, she was made District President of Godda District Congress Committee with task of reviving Congress in once Congress stronghold Godda, Jharkhand. She is often credited with revival of Congress in the area and often talked about as among best performing District Congress Presidents in the country.

	During her tenure as District Congress, she took ~~upon~~ the task of bringing youth and women in ~~congress~~. She went to every village in Godda, spending nights in the village and connecting people to Congress with her resolve of Gaon-Goan, Paon-Paon (Village visits on feet).		During her tenure as District Congress president, she took on the task of bringing youth and women in Congress. She went to every village in Godda, spending nights in the village and connecting people to Congress with her resolve of Gaon-Goan, Paon-Paon (Village visits on feet).

	When mine workers died during accident at ECL, Lalmatia, she went on indefinite fast to ensure justice for ~~victim~~'s families. She got massive support and Govt ultimately had to give assurances to victims.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mine-partially-collapses-in-jharkands-lalmatia/articleshow/56248128.cms\|title = Jharkhand Mine Collapse: Mine collapses in Jharkhand's Lalmatia, as many as 50 workers feared trapped \| India News - Times of India}}</ref>		When mine workers died during accident at ECL, Lalmatia, she went on indefinite fast to ensure justice for victims' families. She got massive support and Govt. ultimately had to give assurances to victims.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mine-partially-collapses-in-jharkands-lalmatia/articleshow/56248128.cms\|title = Jharkhand Mine Collapse: Mine collapses in Jharkhand's Lalmatia, as many as 50 workers feared trapped \| India News - Times of India}}</ref>

	In 2017, she took the issue of prohibition and how liquor is directly ~~impact~~ women. She campaigned extensively for prohibition and placed her at the center of women politics in the area.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.com/hindi/india-39320358\|title = 'अब महिलाएं जोश में, आओ शराबी होश में'\|newspaper = BBC News हिंदी}}</ref>		In 2017, she took the issue of prohibition and how liquor directly impacts women. She campaigned extensively for prohibition and placed her at the center of women politics in the area.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.com/hindi/india-39320358\|title = 'अब महिलाएं जोश में, आओ शराबी होश में'\|newspaper = BBC News हिंदी}}</ref>

	In 2018, she joined Mahila Congress (women wing of Indian National Congress) as National Secretary and was made in-charge of Bihar.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/godda-deepika-congress-18824402.html\|title=दीपिका बनीं महिला कांग्रेस की राष्ट्रीय सचिव}}</ref>		In 2018, she joined Mahila Congress (women wing of Indian National Congress) as National Secretary and was made in-charge of Bihar.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/godda-deepika-congress-18824402.html\|title=दीपिका बनीं महिला कांग्रेस की राष्ट्रीय सचिव}}</ref>

	In 2019, she contested MLA election on the symbol of Indian National Congress, as joint candidate of Indian National Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Rastriya Janta Dal. She secured 89,224 ~~voted~~ and defeated her nearest rival Ashok Kumar of Bhartiya Janta Party ~~with~~ a margin of 12,499 votes.		In 2019, she contested MLA election on the symbol of Indian National Congress, as joint candidate of Indian National Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Rastriya Janta Dal. She secured 89,224 votes and defeated her nearest rival Ashok Kumar of Bhartiya Janta Party by a margin of 12,499 votes.

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	[[Category:Living people]]		[[Category:Living people]]
	[[Category:Jharkhand ~~politicians~~]]		[[Category:State cabinet ministers of Jharkhand]]
	[[Category:1976 births]]		[[Category:1976 births]]
			[[Category:Jharkhand MLAs 2019–2024]]
			[[Category:Jharkhand MLAs 2024–2029]]
			[[Category:Women members of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly]]
			[[Category:21st-century Indian women politicians]]
			[[Category:Women state cabinet ministers of India]]

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	'''Dipika Pandey Singh''' is an Indian politician from [[Jharkhand]] and a member of the [[Indian National Congress]]. She was elected as a member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Jharkhand]] from [[Mahagama (Vidhan Sabha constituency)\|Mahagama]].<ref name="indiatoday">{{cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/jharkhand-assembly-election/story/mahagama-jharkhand-assembly-election-result-live-updates-1630748-2019-12-23\|title=Mahagama Election Result Updates: BJP's Ashok Kumar currently leading in early trends - Elections News\|website=indiatoday.in\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="news18">{{cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mahagama-election-results-2019-live-updates-winner-loser-leading-trailing-mla-2430635.html\|title=Mahagama Election Results 2019 Live Updates: Deepika Pandey Singh of Congress Wins\|website=News18\|date=23 December 2019\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/debutantes-power-their-way-into-poll-battle/cid/1723817\|website=telegraphindia.com\|title=Debutantes power their way into poll battle\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref> Dipika is also a National Secretary of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/dipika-pandey-singh-become-aicc-secy.html\|title= Dipika Pandey Singh become AICC Secy\|website= Pioneer\|language=en \|access-date=2021-06-04}}</ref>		'''Dipika Pandey Singh''' is an Indian politician from [[Jharkhand]] and a member of the [[Indian National Congress]]. She was elected as a member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Jharkhand]] from [[Mahagama (Vidhan Sabha constituency)\|Mahagama]].<ref name="indiatoday">{{cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/jharkhand-assembly-election/story/mahagama-jharkhand-assembly-election-result-live-updates-1630748-2019-12-23\|title=Mahagama Election Result Updates: BJP's Ashok Kumar currently leading in early trends - Elections News\|website=indiatoday.in\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="news18">{{cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mahagama-election-results-2019-live-updates-winner-loser-leading-trailing-mla-2430635.html\|title=Mahagama Election Results 2019 Live Updates: Deepika Pandey Singh of Congress Wins\|website=News18\|date=23 December 2019\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/debutantes-power-their-way-into-poll-battle/cid/1723817\|website=telegraphindia.com\|title=Debutantes power their way into poll battle\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref> Dipika is also a National Secretary of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/dipika-pandey-singh-become-aicc-secy.html\|title= Dipika Pandey Singh become AICC Secy\|website= Pioneer\|language=en \|access-date=2021-06-04}}</ref>

	==Early life and ~~Education~~==		==Early life and education==

	Dipika Pandey Singh was born in a political family at Ranchi in Jharkhand. Her mother Pratibha Pandey is a former state president of the women's wing of Indian National Congress named as 'Mahila Congress'. She spent her formative years in Ranchi.		Dipika Pandey Singh was born in a political family at Ranchi in Jharkhand. Her mother Pratibha Pandey is a former state president of the women's wing of Indian National Congress named as 'Mahila Congress'. She spent her formative years in Ranchi.

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	'''Dipika Pandey Singh''' is an Indian politician from [[Jharkhand]] and a member of the [[Indian National Congress]]. She was elected as a member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Jharkhand]] from [[Mahagama (Vidhan Sabha constituency)\|Mahagama]].<ref name="indiatoday">{{cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/jharkhand-assembly-election/story/mahagama-jharkhand-assembly-election-result-live-updates-1630748-2019-12-23\|title=Mahagama Election Result Updates: BJP's Ashok Kumar currently leading in early trends - Elections News\|website=indiatoday.in\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="news18">{{cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mahagama-election-results-2019-live-updates-winner-loser-leading-trailing-mla-2430635.html\|title=Mahagama Election Results 2019 Live Updates: Deepika Pandey Singh of Congress Wins\|website=News18\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/debutantes-power-their-way-into-poll-battle/cid/1723817\|website=telegraphindia.com\|title=Debutantes power their way into poll battle\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref> Dipika is also a National Secretary of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/dipika-pandey-singh-become-aicc-secy.html\|title= Dipika Pandey Singh become AICC Secy\|website= Pioneer\|language=en \|access-date=2021-06-04}}</ref>		'''Dipika Pandey Singh''' is an Indian politician from [[Jharkhand]] and a member of the [[Indian National Congress]]. She was elected as a member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Jharkhand]] from [[Mahagama (Vidhan Sabha constituency)\|Mahagama]].<ref name="indiatoday">{{cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/jharkhand-assembly-election/story/mahagama-jharkhand-assembly-election-result-live-updates-1630748-2019-12-23\|title=Mahagama Election Result Updates: BJP's Ashok Kumar currently leading in early trends - Elections News\|website=indiatoday.in\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="news18">{{cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mahagama-election-results-2019-live-updates-winner-loser-leading-trailing-mla-2430635.html\|title=Mahagama Election Results 2019 Live Updates: Deepika Pandey Singh of Congress Wins\|website=News18\|date=23 December 2019\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/debutantes-power-their-way-into-poll-battle/cid/1723817\|website=telegraphindia.com\|title=Debutantes power their way into poll battle\|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref> Dipika is also a National Secretary of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/dipika-pandey-singh-become-aicc-secy.html\|title= Dipika Pandey Singh become AICC Secy\|website= Pioneer\|language=en \|access-date=2021-06-04}}</ref>

	==Early life and Education==		==Early life and Education==

	Dipika Pandey Singh was born in a political family at Ranchi in Jharkhand. Her mother Pratibha Pandey is a former state president of the women's wing of Indian National Congress named as 'Mahila Congress'. She spent her formative years in Ranchi.		Dipika Pandey Singh was born in a political family at Ranchi in Jharkhand. Her mother Pratibha Pandey is a former state president of the women's wing of Indian National Congress named as 'Mahila Congress'. She spent her formative years in Ranchi.
	She obtained a BSc degree in biology from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi in 1994–97. She also pursued MBA - Information Technology from Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi in 1998–2000. She later studied LLB from Co-Operative College, Jamshedpur in 2008–2011.<ref>http://myneta.info/jharkhand2019/candidate.php?candidate_id=12474</ref>		She obtained a BSc degree in biology from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi in 1994–97. She also pursued MBA - Information Technology from Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi in 1998–2000. She later studied LLB from Co-Operative College, Jamshedpur in 2008–2011.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://myneta.info/jharkhand2019/candidate.php?candidate_id=12474\|title = Deepika Pandey Singh(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- MAHAGAMA(GODDA ) - Affidavit Information of Candidate}}</ref>

	She is married to Ratnesh Kumar Singh, son of Avadh Bihari Singh, Former Minister, Rural development, Government of Bihar and 4 times MLA, Mahagama, Jharkhand.		She is married to Ratnesh Kumar Singh, son of Avadh Bihari Singh, Former Minister, Rural development, Government of Bihar and 4 times MLA, Mahagama, Jharkhand.
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	During her tenure as District Congress, she took upon the task of bringing youth and women in congress. She went to every village in Godda, spending nights in the village and connecting people to Congress with her resolve of Gaon-Goan, Paon-Paon (Village visits on feet).		During her tenure as District Congress, she took upon the task of bringing youth and women in congress. She went to every village in Godda, spending nights in the village and connecting people to Congress with her resolve of Gaon-Goan, Paon-Paon (Village visits on feet).

	When mine workers died during accident at ECL, Lalmatia, she went on indefinite fast to ensure justice for victim's families. She got massive support and Govt ultimately had to give assurances to victims.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mine-partially-collapses-in-jharkands-lalmatia/articleshow/56248128.cms</ref>		When mine workers died during accident at ECL, Lalmatia, she went on indefinite fast to ensure justice for victim's families. She got massive support and Govt ultimately had to give assurances to victims.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mine-partially-collapses-in-jharkands-lalmatia/articleshow/56248128.cms\|title = Jharkhand Mine Collapse: Mine collapses in Jharkhand's Lalmatia, as many as 50 workers feared trapped \| India News - Times of India}}</ref>

	In 2017, she took the issue of prohibition and how liquor is directly impact women. She campaigned extensively for prohibition and placed her at the center of women politics in the area.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/hindi/india-39320358</ref>		In 2017, she took the issue of prohibition and how liquor is directly impact women. She campaigned extensively for prohibition and placed her at the center of women politics in the area.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.com/hindi/india-39320358\|title = 'अब महिलाएं जोश में, आओ शराबी होश में'\|newspaper = BBC News हिंदी}}</ref>

	In 2018, she joined Mahila Congress (women wing of Indian National Congress) as National Secretary and was made in-charge of Bihar.<ref>https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/godda-deepika-congress-18824402.html</ref>		In 2018, she joined Mahila Congress (women wing of Indian National Congress) as National Secretary and was made in-charge of Bihar.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/godda-deepika-congress-18824402.html\|title=दीपिका बनीं महिला कांग्रेस की राष्ट्रीय सचिव}}</ref>

	In 2019, she contested MLA election on the symbol of Indian National Congress, as joint candidate of Indian National Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Rastriya Janta Dal. She secured 89,224 voted and defeated her nearest rival Ashok Kumar of Bhartiya Janta Party with a margin of 12,499 votes.		In 2019, she contested MLA election on the symbol of Indian National Congress, as joint candidate of Indian National Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Rastriya Janta Dal. She secured 89,224 voted and defeated her nearest rival Ashok Kumar of Bhartiya Janta Party with a margin of 12,499 votes.

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| name = Dipika Pandey Singh
| image =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1976|6|22|df=y}}
| birth_place = Ranchi, Jharkhand
| residence = Mahagama, Jharkhand
| death_date =
| death_place =
| office = [[Member of Legislative Assembly|MLA]], [[Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha]]
| term_start = 2019
| constituency = [[Mahagama (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mahagama]]
| predecessor = [[:hi:अशोक कुमार (राजनीतिज्ञ)|Ashok Kumar]]
| party = [[Indian National Congress]]
| spouse = Ratnesh Kumar Singh
| children = Two
| occupation = Media professional
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'''Dipika Pandey Singh''' is an Indian politician from [[Jharkhand]] and a member of the [[Indian National Congress]]. She was elected as a member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Jharkhand]] from [[Mahagama (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mahagama]].<ref name="indiatoday">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/jharkhand-assembly-election/story/mahagama-jharkhand-assembly-election-result-live-updates-1630748-2019-12-23|title=Mahagama Election Result Updates: BJP's Ashok Kumar currently leading in early trends - Elections News|website=indiatoday.in|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="news18">{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mahagama-election-results-2019-live-updates-winner-loser-leading-trailing-mla-2430635.html|title=Mahagama Election Results 2019 Live Updates: Deepika Pandey Singh of Congress Wins|website=News18|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/debutantes-power-their-way-into-poll-battle/cid/1723817|website=telegraphindia.com|title=Debutantes power their way into poll battle|accessdate=24 December 2019}}</ref> Dipika is also a National Secretary of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/dipika-pandey-singh-become-aicc-secy.html|title= Dipika Pandey Singh become AICC Secy|website= Pioneer|language=en |access-date=2021-06-04}}</ref>

==Early life and Education==

Dipika Pandey Singh was born in a political family at Ranchi in Jharkhand. Her mother Pratibha Pandey is a former state president of the women's wing of Indian National Congress named as 'Mahila Congress'. She spent her formative years in Ranchi.
She obtained a BSc degree in biology from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi in 1994–97. She also pursued MBA - Information Technology from Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi in 1998–2000. She later studied LLB from Co-Operative College, Jamshedpur in 2008–2011.<ref>http://myneta.info/jharkhand2019/candidate.php?candidate_id=12474</ref>

She is married to Ratnesh Kumar Singh, son of Avadh Bihari Singh, Former Minister, Rural development, Government of Bihar and 4 times MLA, Mahagama, Jharkhand.

== Political career==

Dipika Pandey Singh started her political journey with Youth Wing of Indian National Congress, Youth Congress as elected General Secretary of Jharkhand Youth Congress. She was later elevated to national committee as national secretary of Youth Congress. After 2014 Lok Sabha election, she was made District President of Godda District Congress Committee with task of reviving Congress in once Congress stronghold Godda, Jharkhand. She is often credited with revival of Congress in the area and often talked as among best performing District Congress President in the country.

During her tenure as District Congress, she took upon the task of bringing youth and women in congress. She went to every village in Godda, spending nights in the village and connecting people to Congress with her resolve of Gaon-Goan, Paon-Paon (Village visits on feet).

When mine workers died during accident at ECL, Lalmatia, she went on indefinite fast to ensure justice for victim's families. She got massive support and Govt ultimately had to give assurances to victims.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mine-partially-collapses-in-jharkands-lalmatia/articleshow/56248128.cms</ref>

In 2017, she took the issue of prohibition and how liquor is directly impact women. She campaigned extensively for prohibition and placed her at the center of women politics in the area.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/hindi/india-39320358</ref>

In 2018, she joined Mahila Congress (women wing of Indian National Congress) as National Secretary and was made in-charge of Bihar.<ref>https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/godda-deepika-congress-18824402.html</ref>

In 2019, she contested MLA election on the symbol of Indian National Congress, as joint candidate of Indian National Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Rastriya Janta Dal. She secured 89,224 voted and defeated her nearest rival Ashok Kumar of Bhartiya Janta Party with a margin of 12,499 votes.

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