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[2] is Indian television actress and son Divyaraj Singh is BJP legislator from Sirmour, Rewa.
Pushparaj Singh | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Education, Madhya Pradesh Government | |
| In office 1993–1998 | |
| Member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1990–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Prem Lal Mishra |
| Succeeded by | Rajendra Shukla |
| Constituency | Rewa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 July 1960[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bhartiya Janta Party |
| Other political affiliations | Independent |
| Children | Mohena Singh, Divyaraj Singh |
| Parent(s) | Maharaja Martand Singh, Maharani Pravin Kumari |
| Residence(s) | Rewa, Madhya Pradesh |
| Profession | Politician |
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.[3]
Early life
editPushpraj 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
editPushparaj 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.[4][5]
References
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- ^ "The Princess Diary". www.archive.indianexpress.com. 7 January 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "REWA: THERE'S MORE TO THIS MAJESTIC GREENLAND THAN WHITE TIGER". www.thedailyguardian.com. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Pushparaj Singh, Maharaja of Rewa, returns to Congress". The Times of India. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "King of Rewa Pushpraj Singh back in Congress after 15 years". www.newindiaexpress.com. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2023.