- Source: Pushpraj Singh
Pushpraj Singh or Pushparaj Singh is the present “Descendent of Baghel dynasty” of Rewa and is a former minister of Madhya Pradesh state in the Digvijaya Singh government. His daughter Mohena Singh is Indian television actress and son Divyaraj Singh is BJP legislator from Sirmour, Rewa.
Pushparaj Singh is the son of the late Indian politician and wildlife conservationist Martand Singh, and a grandson of Maharaja Gulab Singh, the last ruler of the princely state of Rewa during the British Raj in India. Martand Singh was briefly the titular Crown Prince of Rewa, until the privy purses and titles of Indian royals were abolished by the government in 1971.
Early life
Pushpraj Singh was born on 3 July 1960 in Madhya Pradesh, India. After his father's death in 1995 he retained the title of Maharaja of Rewa. His mother's name is Maharani Pravin Kumari who was the princess of Kutch.
Pushpraj Singh spouse's name is Madhu Singh and the couple has one son and daughter.
Political career
Pushparaj Singh debuted in politics by contesting assembly elections as INC candidate in 1990 from Rewa constituency. He won this election by a margin of 27,546 against incumbent Premlal Mishra.
He continued with his victory campaign in 1993 and 1998 elections until he was defeated by BJP candidate Rajendra Shukla in 2003.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Mohena Singh
- Pushpraj Singh
- Rajendra Shukla (politician)
- Mohena Singh
- Vijaypal Singh (politician)
- Rewa (princely state)
- Daly College
- Martand Singh
- List of heads of former ruling families
- Sidhi district
- 2023 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election
