| Virendra Singh Mast | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Bharat Singh |
| Succeeded by | Sanatan Pandey |
| Constituency | Ballia |
| In office 2014–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Gorakh Nath Pandey |
| Succeeded by | Ramesh Chand Bind |
| Constituency | Bhadohi |
| In office 1998–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Phoolan Devi |
| Succeeded by | Phoolan Devi |
| Constituency | Mirzapur |
| In office 1991–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Yusuf Beg |
| Succeeded by | Phoolan Devi |
| Constituency | Mirzapur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1956-10-21) 21 October 1956 (age 68) Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse |
Renu Singh (m. 1981) |
| Children | 1 son, 2 daughters |
| Parents |
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| Residence(s) | Dokati, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts |
| Alma mater | Banaras Hindu University |
| Profession | Agriculturist, Politician |
Virendra Singh Mast is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and has won the 2019 Indian general elections from the Ballia (Lok Sabha constituency). He is national president of BJP kisan Morcha.
As state president of BJP Kisan Morcha, he started "Gaon Chalo Abhiyaan" to promote awareness among farmers and villagers especially in the field of agriculture.
Early life and education
He was born on 21 October 1956 to Shri Ramnath Singh and Smt. Draupadi Singh. He was born in a village named Dokati, which is located in Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh. He completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U.). He married Renu Singh on 19 June 1981.
Political career
- 1988-1989: District President, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha
- 1989-1992: District President, Bharatiya Janata Party (B.J.P.)
- 1991: Elected to 10th Lok Sabha
- 1996-98: State President, Kisan Morcha (BJP)
- 1998: Re-elected to 12th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
- 2000-2004: State Coordinator, Swadeshi Jagran Manch
- May, 2014: Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha (3rd term)
- May, 2019: Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (4th term)
- 1 Sep. 2014 onwards: Member, Committee on Papers Laid on the Table; Member, Standing Committee on Agriculture; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
References
- "Constituencywise-All Candidates". Eciresults.nic.in. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
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