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Chaudhary Badan Singh

Chaudhary Badan Singh
Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
1977–1991, 1993–1995
ConstituencyFatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh
Personal details
Born15 January 1925
Rithora, Kiraoli, Agra district, Uttar Pradesh
Died1 December 2022 (aged 97)
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Other political
affiliations		Janata Party, Lokdal, Janata Dal, Janata Party (Secular)
ProfessionPolitician and author

Chaudhary Badan Singh (15 January 1925 – 1 December 2022) was a distinguished Indian freedom fighter, educator, politician, and writer from Uttar Pradesh. He was fondly known as the “Bhishma Pitamah of Indian Politics” for his profound influence and significant contributions to public life, literature, and governance. Chaudhary Badan Singh was an Indian politician and author who served as the Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly for five terms, representing Fatehpur Sikri constituency in Uttar Pradesh.[1] He was a disciple of Charan Singh, 5th prime minister of India and also known for his contribution to Braj literature.[1]

His works, particularly in Braj Bhasha, showcase his literary prowess. His book Braj Ke Byah Geet contains 170 traditional wedding songs, reflecting the cultural heritage of Braj. [2][3][4]

Political Career

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1. 7th Vidhan Sabha (1977–1980): Elected as an MLA representing the Janata Party during the post-Emergency elections.

2. 8th Vidhan Sabha (1980–1985): Re-elected as an MLA under the Janata Party.

3. 9th Vidhan Sabha (1985–1989): Served as an MLA representing the Lok Dal.

4. 10th Vidhan Sabha (1989–1991): Re-elected as an MLA representing the Janata Dal.

5. 12th Vidhan Sabha (1993–1996): Won the election as an MLA under the Bharatiya Janata Party

References

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  1. ^ "पूर्व विधायक बदन सिंह का निधन: 97 साल के थे, फतेहपुर सीकरी से 5 बार जीते थे चुनाव". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 1 December 2022. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Agra News: पूर्व विधायक चौधरी बदन सिंह का 97 वर्ष की आयु में निधन, लगातार पांच बार रहे थे विधायक". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  3. ^ "5-time MLA passes away at the age of 97". Hindustan Times. 1 December 2022. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  4. ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (1 December 2022). "फतेहपुर सीकरी से पांच बार के विधायक चौधरी बदन सिंह निधन". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 January 2025.


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