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Indian politician

Rajendra Bharti
Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 2023
Preceded byNarottam Mishra
In office
1998–2003
Preceded byGhanshyam Singh
Succeeded byGhanshyam Singh
In office
1985–1990
Preceded byShyam Sundar Shyam
Succeeded byShambhu Tiwari
Personal details
Born (1958-05-30) 30 May 1958 (age 66)
Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseShobha Bharti
Children3
ParentShyam Sundar Shyam (father)
Alma materJiwaji University (B.A.)
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University (L.L.B)
ProfessionAdvocate, Politician

Rajendra Bharti is an Indian politician and a leader of the Indian National Congress. He has been elected thrice as a Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Datia Vidhansabha constituency, in 1985, 1998 and currently serving as a member of the 16th Madhya Pradesh Assembly from the Datia Vidhansabha.

Personal life

Rajendra Bharti was born in Datia, Madhya Pradesh. He earned his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees, completing his graduation. Professionally, he is an advocate and politician. His father, Shyam Sundar Shyam, was a five-term MLA from Datia, Madhya Pradesh a freedom fighter, and a renowned socio-political figure in Madhya Pradesh.

Political career

Rajendra Bharti  a prominent Indian politician, embarked on his political journey as a youth volunteer within the Congress party, during the tenure of his father, Shyam Sundar Shyam, who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). His active involvement led him to make substantial contributions to the Congress Sevadal, where he ascended to the position of President in the District Congress Committee in Datia.

Bharti has participated in Eight elections spanning from 1985 to the present. Notably, he emerged victorious in three of these elections, securing his seat in 1985, 1998, and 2023.

Datia MLA Rajendra Bharti with Former PM Rajiv Gandhi in 1985.

From 1984 to 2007, Rajendra Bharti served as the Chairman of the Agricultural Rural Development Bank in Datia, playing a crucial role in the economic development of the region. Additionally, he held the esteemed position of Vice-Chairman of the State Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank of Madhya Pradesh from 1998 to 2003.

In 1998, he travelled to Paris, England, Austria, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany for research purposes. Throughout his political career, Rajendra Bharti faced several challenges. He was arrested multiple times, notably in 1978 and between 1990 and 1992, and served time in jail for his activism. From 1991 to 1996, he was the President of the District Congress Committee (DCC).

Controversy

He filed a case related to paid news against the former Home Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Narottam Mishra, which resulted in Narottam Mishra being suspended from the legislative body.

References

  1. "Datia Assembly Election Result 2023 Highlights: Despite BJP's MP sweep, bigwig Narottam Mishra loses seat to Congress". The Financial Express. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  2. "Madhya Pradesh 1985". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  3. "Madhya Pradesh 1998". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  4. "Election Commission of India". affidavit.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  5. https://mpvidhansabha.nic.in/11thvs/11-23.pdf
  6. "Rajendra Bharti(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- DATIA(DATIA) – Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  7. "Inc Rajendra Bharti Datia Madhya Pradesh Candidate Assembly Election Result 2023". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  8. "कांग्रेस ने राजेंद्र भारती को दतिया से चौथी बार दिया टिकट, अब सातवीं बार चुनाव मैदान में". Dainik Bhaskar.
  9. "Datia (Madhya Pradesh) Assembly Seat: Congress's Rajendra Bharti to Challenge BJP's Narottam Mishra in High-Stakes Battle". TimesNow. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  10. Sharma, Pushpendra. "कौन हैं राजेंद्र भारती, जिन्होंने एमपी के गृह मंत्री नरोत्तम मिश्रा को दतिया से दी शिकस्त". News24 Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  11. https://theprint.in/yourturn/subscriberwrites-legacy-of-rajendra-bharti/2387398/
  12. "MP Election: नरोत्तम मिश्रा के 'पेड न्यूज' केस में सुप्रीम कोर्ट में फाइनल सुनवाई आज, विधायकी पर लटकी है तलवार". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 21 December 2023.
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