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{{Short description|Indian politician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2025}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Saudan Singh
| image = Saudan Singh.jpg
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1961|5|10}}
| birth_place = Kagpur, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, India
| occupation = Politician
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| other_party = [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]]
| education = M.A. in Political Science
| office = National Vice President of Bharatiya Janata Party
| term_start = 2021
| predecessor = 
}}

'''Saudan Singh''' (born 10 May 1961) is an Indian politician and a senior leader of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP). He has held several organizational roles in both the BJP and its ideological parent, the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]] (RSS). As of 2021, he serves as the National Vice President of the BJP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=archive |first=From our online |date=2020-12-31 |title=BJP appoints V Satish as organiser, Saudan Singh vice-president |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/Dec/31/bjp-appoints-v-satish-as-organiser-saudan-singh-vice-president-2243698.html |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-31 |title=बीजेपी में संगठन स्तर पर 3 बड़े बदलाव, सौदान सिंह बने राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष |url=https://www.aajtak.in/india/politics/story/organizational-changes-done-in-national-bjp-saudan-singh-promotes-vice-president-1185564-2020-12-31 |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=आज तक |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BJP appoints Saudan Singh as national vice president, V Satish as organiser |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/12/31/bjp-appoints-saudan-singh-as-national-vice-president-v-satish-as-organiser.html |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=भाजपा राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष सौदान सिंह की बोर्डों-निगमों के अफसरों को दो टूक, अब फील्ड में जाना होगा - BJP National Vice President Saudan Singh said Officers of boards and corporations now have to go to the field |url=https://www.jagran.com/himachal-pradesh/kangra-bjp-national-vice-president-saudan-singh-said-officers-of-boards-and-corporations-now-have-to-go-to-the-field-22900488.html |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-25 |title=Saudan Singh named Himachal poll in-charge by BJP, Devendra Singh to be his deputy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/shimla/saudan-singh-himachal-poll-in-charge-bjp-devendra-singh-deputy-8111968/ |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chamoli News: भाजपा राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष सौदान सिंह ने किए बदरीनाथ के दर्शन |url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttarakhand/chamoli/bjp-national-vice-president-saudan-singh-visited-badrinath-gopeshwar-news-c-47-1-sdrn1002-108865-2024-10-27 |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-09-02 |title=BJP's senior leader Saudan Singh in Jaipur to help resolve conflict between Jaipur's ex-royal family and state govt |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/bjps-senior-leader-saudan-singh-in-jaipur-to-help-resolve-conflict-between-jaipurs-ex-royal-family-and-state-govt/articleshow/53984643.cms |access-date=2025-07-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-31 |title=भाजपा संगठन में फेरबदल, सौदान सिंह बने राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष, यहां देखें सूची |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/national/bjp-sangathan-reshuffle-latest-updates-bjp-appoints-v-satish-as-sangathak-saudan-singh-as-national-vice-president-and-shiv-prakash-as-national-joint-general-secretary-organisation-smb |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=Prabhat Khabar |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BJP appoints V Satish as organiser, Saudan Singh vice-president |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/bjp-appoints-v-satish-as-organiser-saudan-singh-vice-president-933695.html |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Saudan Singh was born in the village of Kagpur in [[Vidisha district]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], India. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Science.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}

==Political career==
Singh began his political career through the [[RSS]], where he served in several pracharak (campaigner) roles across Madhya Pradesh:

* 1980–1982: Nagar Pracharak, Bhopal
* 1982–1984: Tehsil Pracharak, Huzur and Berasia
* 1984–1986: Zila Pracharak, Bhopal
* 1986–1989: Zila Pracharak, Raisen
* 1989–1992: Zila Pracharak, Vidisha

He joined the BJP's organizational structure in the 1990s:

* 1993–1995: Sangathan Mantri for Betul, Hoshangabad, Harda, and Bhopal
* 1995–2001: Sambhag Sangathan Mantri for various districts in Madhya Pradesh
* 2001–2004: State General Secretary (Organization), Chhattisgarh
* 2004–2007: Zonal General Secretary (Organization) for Chhattisgarh, [[Andhra Pradesh]], and Telangana
* 2007–2020: Joint National General Secretary (Organization) for northern and eastern Indian states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan
* 2021–present: National Vice President of the BJP, with responsibility over Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh<ref>{{Cite web |title=Himachal BJP: राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष सौदान सिंह बने भाजपा के राज्य चुनाव प्रभारी, देवेंद्र सह प्रभारी |url=https://www.amarujala.com/shimla/saudan-singh-appointed-as-chief-election-in-charge-and-devender-singh-rana-appointed-as-election-co-in-charge |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-21 |title=BJP के राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष सौदान सिंह पहुंचे शिमला, प्रदेशाध्यक्ष चयन व नगर निगम चुनाव का लेंगे फीडबैक |url=https://himachal.punjabkesari.in/himachal-pradesh/news/bjp-national-vice-president-saudan-singh-1808324 |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=punjabkesari}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-26 |title=BJP appoints Saudan Singh as chief election in-charge, Devender Singh Rana as co-incharge for Himachal Pradesh polls 2022 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bjp-appoints-saudan-singh-as-chief-election-incharge-devender-singh-rana-himachal-pradesh-polls-2022-1992629-2022-08-25 |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

In August 2022, he was appointed as the BJP's election in-charge for the [[Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] elections.<ref name="tribune2022">{{cite news |title=Saudan Singh appointed BJP in-charge for Assembly poll |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/saudan-singh-appointed-bjp-in-charge-for-assembly-poll-425388 |work=The Tribune |date=25 August 2022 |access-date=1 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Statesman News |date=2025-06-30 |title=Rajeev Bindal set to retain BJP Himachal Pradesh president post unopposed |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rajeev-bindal-set-to-retain-bjp-himachal-pradesh-president-post-unopposed-1503451778.html |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=The Statesman |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-25 |title=Saudan Singh named Himachal poll in-charge by BJP, Devendra Singh to be his deputy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/shimla/saudan-singh-himachal-poll-in-charge-bjp-devendra-singh-deputy-8111968/ |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=भाजपा ने सौदान सिंह को बनाया हिमाचल प्रदेश का चुनाव प्रभारी |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-made-saudan-singh-the-election-in-charge-of-himachal-pradesh/articleshow/93777598.cms |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref>

==Public statements and activities==
In April 2023, Singh criticized the [[Aam Aadmi Party]]’s governance in [[Punjab]], alleging economic distress and poor healthcare infrastructure under its rule.<ref name="ht2023">{{cite news |title=BJP's Saudan Singh slams AAP for economic duress and lawlessness in Punjab |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/bjps-saudan-singh-slams-aap-for-economic-duress-and-lawlessness-in-punjab-says-youth-migrating-in-hoards-civil-hospitals-in-shambles-101682870521293.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=5 April 2023 |access-date=1 July 2025}}</ref>

He also participated in the "Swachh Teerth" (Clean Pilgrimage) campaign initiated by the BJP in line with Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]]’s cleanliness mission.<ref name="guardian2024">{{cite news |title=BJP's Saudan Singh takes part in 'Swachh Teerth' on PM's call |url=https://thedailyguardian.com/bjps-saudan-singh-takes-part-in-swachh-teerth-on-pms-call/ |work=The Daily Guardian |date=20 February 2024 |access-date=1 July 2025}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Saudan Singh resides in Chandigarh. He was born to Anrat Singh (also known as Anurudh Singh) and Radha Bai. He has several siblings, including Randheer Singh, Het Singh, and Jagat Singh.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.bjp.org/national-office-bearer Bharatiya Janata Party official website]

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[[Category:1961 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:People from Vidisha district]]
[[Category:Indian Hindus]]
[[Category:Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh members]]

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