Rajesh Kumar Mishra (born 1950)

Rajesh Kumar Mishra
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
17 May 2004 – 18 May 2009
Preceded byShankar Prasad Jaiswal
Succeeded byMurli Manohar Joshi
ConstituencyVaranasi
Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council
In office
06 May 1996 – 26 May 2004
Succeeded byKedar Nath Singh
ConstituencyVaranasi Graduates
Personal details
Born (1950-07-07) July 7, 1950 (age 74)
Kasili,District Deoria
Uttar Pradesh
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party (2024-)
Other political
affiliations		Indian National Congress (1982-2024)
SpouseSmt.Madhu Mishra (m.1983)
Children2 (sons)
Alma materM.A,PhD
Banaras Hindu University
ProfessionAgriculturist

Rajesh Kumar Mishra is an Indian politician Previously he served Member in 14th Lok Sabha from Varanasi Lok Sabha,and a former member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from Varanasi Graduates.

Political Career

He served as a member of the 14th Lok Sabha from Varanasi as a member of INC.He also served as Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council as a INC from Varanasi Graduates for two consecutive terms.[1] He was also a candidate for 2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election in the seat of Varansi Cantonment.[2][3][4] He joined BJP in 2024.[5][6]

Personal life

He was born on 7 July 1950, in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, and married Madhu Mishra in 1983.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Members of 14th Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Former Congress MP Rajesh Kumar Mishra from Varanasi joins BJP". United News Of India. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Rajesh Kumar Mishra: Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election Results Live, Candidates News, Videos, Photos". News18. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Rajesh Kumar Mishra Election Result". www.cnbctv18.com. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Fresh setback for Congress as former Varanasi MP Rajesh Kumar Mishra joins BJP". Mint. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  6. ^ The Hindu (5 March 2024). "Former Congress MP from Varanasi Rajesh Mishra joins BJP". Archived from the original on 30 September 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Members Profile of Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha. Retrieved 16 October 2022.


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