Virendra Singh | |
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mahendra Nath Pandey |
| Constituency | Chandauli |
| Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1996–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Maya Shankar Pathak |
| Succeeded by | Ramjit Rajbhar |
| Constituency | Chiraigaon |
| In office 2003–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Ramjit Rajbhar |
| Succeeded by | Udai Lal Maurya |
| Constituency | Chiraigaon |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Udai Pratap Autonomous College, Varanasi (B.Sc) Benaras Hindu University (M.Sc) |
Virendra Singh (also spelled Birendra Singh) is an Indian politician and a member of the Samajwadi Party. He is the current Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from the Chandauli constituency in Uttar Pradesh.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
He obtained his B.Sc. degree from Udai Pratap Autonomous College, Varanasi.[1] He completed his M.Sc. from Banaras Hindu University.[1]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Earlier, he was a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, elected from the Chiraigaon constituency for two terms: 1996–2002 and 2003–2007.[1] Over his career, he has been affiliated with multiple political parties, including the Indian National Congress and the Bahujan Samaj Party, before joining the Samajwadi Party.[1] In 2024, he contested the Lok Sabha elections from Chandauli and won, becoming Member of Parliament.[3] He also serves as a national spokesperson for the Samajwadi Party.[1]
Parliamentary performance[edit | edit source]
In the 18th Lok Sabha, he has been actively participating in debates and raising issues pertaining to his constituency and national matters.[3] His attendance record is noted to be high.[3]
Residence and contact[edit | edit source]
He resides in Tagore Town, Orderly Bazar, Varanasi district.[2] His email and contact details are publicly listed in the Lok Sabha member’s directory.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Virendra Singh (Varanasi)". Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Shri Virendra Singh". Digital Sansad. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Virendra Singh - Parliamentary Profile". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 9 October 2025.