Rajeev Kumar Rai | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Atul Rai |
| Constituency | Ghosi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 6, 1969 Surhi, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh |
| Political party | Samajwadi Party |
| Spouse(s) | Nikita Rai |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Raj Narayan Rai (Father) |
| Alma mater | Doctorate (Honorary) |
| Occupation | Politician, Educationist, Businessperson |
| Website | rajeevrai |
Rajeev Kumar Rai (born 6 September 1969) is an Indian politician, educationist, and philanthropist currently serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the 18th Lok Sabha. He represents the Ghosi Lok Sabha constituency and is a senior leader of the Samajwadi Party.[1]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Rajeev Rai was born in Surhi village in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh to Raj Narayan Rai. He pursued his education in healthcare management and was later awarded an honorary doctorate for his contributions to the education sector. He is the founder and chairman of the AVK Group of Institutions and Impact Group in Bengaluru, which provide professional education in nursing, management, and technology.[2][3]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Rai has been a long-standing associate of the Samajwadi Party and is considered a close strategist of the party leadership. He gained national prominence as the party's National Spokesperson, representing the SP on various national media platforms. He was a key member of "Team Akhilesh" during the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election.[4]
In the 18th Lok Sabha, Rai has been an active voice for the Purvanchal region. During the 2025 and 2026 sessions, he raised critical issues regarding agricultural distress and electoral roll transparency, notably highlighting concerns over the "Special Intensive Revision" (SIR) process in his constituency.[5]
Electoral performance[edit | edit source]
| Year | Election | Party | Votes | % | Margin | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 16th Lok Sabha | SP | 1,65,887 | 15.95% | -2,13,910 | Lost |
| 2024 | 18th Lok Sabha | SP | 5,03,131 | 43.73% | +1,62,943 | Won |
In 2024, he defeated Arvind Rajbhar of the SBSP by a margin of 1,62,943 votes.[6]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
He is married to Nikita Rai, and they have two sons, Ritvik Rai and Aditya Rai. Rai is recognized for his philanthropic efforts in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, particularly in healthcare and education support for underprivileged communities.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Political Profile of Rajeev Rai". India TV News. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ↑ TNN (2 December 2025). "UP MP Rajeev Rai slams Bengaluru traffic". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Affidavit, Election Commission of India". affidavit.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ↑ "Team Akhilesh's key members". India Today. 11 March 2012.
- ↑ "SP set to raise SIR anomalies in Parliament". The Times of India. 30 November 2025.
- ↑ "Ghosi Election Result 2024". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ↑ "Official Website of Rajeev Rai". Retrieved 23 January 2025.