Sanjay Singh (AAP politician)
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Sanjay Singh (born 22 March 1972) is an Indian politician who has served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from Delhi since 2018. He is the national spokesperson for the Aam Aadmi Party and the state-in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan. Singh has been a senior leader of the party since its inception in November 2012 and is a member of the party's foremost decision-making body, the Political Affairs Committee (PAC).
Sanjay Singh | |
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Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
Assumed office 28 January 2018 | |
President | |
Chairman of the House | |
Preceded by | Karan Singh |
Constituency | National Capital Territory of Delhi |
Personal details | |
Born | (1972-03-22) 22 March 1972 (age 52) Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Political party | Aam Aadmi Party |
Other political affiliations | Samajwadi Party (until 2007) |
Spouse | Anita Singh |
Children | 2 |
Education | Diploma in Mining Engineering |
Profession | Politician |
Website | sanjaysingh |
In October 2023, he was arrested by ED on allegations of money laundering and his role in excise policy. Even after 6 months of custody, ED falied to prove their allegations and he was granted bail by Supreme Court. [1] Earlier, he challenged ED to arrest him and enquire his role. He joined hands with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in his apolitical campaigns from the Right To Information campaign in 2006 to the 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement led by social activist Anna Hazare. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha on 8 January 2018 from the state of Delhi.[2]