Rajeev Kumar Rai

Rajeev Kumar Rai
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Assumed office
4 June 2024
Preceded byAtul Rai
ConstituencyGhosi
Personal details
BornSurhi, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
NationalityIndian
Political partySamajwadi Party
SpouseNikita Rai
Children2
OccupationPolitician

Rajeev Kumar Rai is an Indian politician, educationist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is currently serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha, representing the Ghosi Lok Sabha constituency, elected in the 2024 Indian general elections.[1][2][3]

Early life

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Rajeev Rai was born in Surhi village, Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. His father is Raj Narayan Rai and wife is Nikita Rai. He has two sons, Ritvik Rai and Aditya Rai.[4]

Political career

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Rajeev Rai's political career is closely linked with the Samajwadi Party. He played a crucial role in the party's success during the 2012 Uttar Pradesh elections, where the party secured an absolute majority. Known for his strategic acumen and communication skills, Rai has been a key figure in the party, often serving as its media face.[5][6][3]

In the 2024 general elections, Rai was elected as the MP for the Ghosi constituency, securing a significant victory with a margin of 1,62,943 votes. His campaign emphasised development, social justice, and empowerment of marginalised communities.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Political Profile of Rajeev Rai, Sp Party, Ghosi, and Net Worth – India TV News". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  2. ^ India Today (13 July 2024). "Businessmen | In august company". Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b Rai, Rajeev. "Rajeev Rai". Rajeev Rai. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Affidavit, Election Commission of India". affidavit.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Team Akhilesh's key members". India Today. 11 March 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Team Akhilesh". India Today. 11 March 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Election Commission of India". results.eci.gov.in. Archived from the original on 11 June 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.