Fateh Bahadur Singh (born 16 October 1948) is an Indian politician who has served as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, representing the Kaushambi constituency, and as a multiple-term Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Throughout his career, he held various ministerial portfolios in the Government of Uttar Pradesh, demonstrating a significant presence in both state and national politics.
Early Life and Background Fateh Bahadur Singh was born on 16 October 1948 in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Political Career
State Legislature and Ministerial Roles: Fateh Bahadur Singh began his political journey in Uttar Pradesh. He was elected as a Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly for multiple terms from the Manjhanpur constituency. Some of his terms include:
- 9th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1989–1991)
- 13th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1996–2002)
- 14th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (2002–2007)
During his tenure as an MLA, he held various significant ministerial positions in the Uttar Pradesh government under different Chief Ministers. His portfolios included:
- Minister of Rural Engineering Service
- Minister of Small Scale Industries
- Minister of Khadi and Village Industries
Over the years, Singh has been associated with major regional and national parties, including the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP), reflecting the dynamic political landscape of Uttar Pradesh.
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha): In 2009, Fateh Bahadur Singh contested and won the general elections for the 15th Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament. He represented the newly formed Kaushambi constituency (which came into existence after the delimitation process in 2008) as a candidate of the Bahujan Samaj Party. He served a full term as a Member of Parliament until 2014.
Later Political Activities: Following his term in the Lok Sabha, Fateh Bahadur Singh has continued to be involved in Uttar Pradesh politics, often adapting his political affiliations to the prevailing political currents in the state. His long career as an elected representative and minister underscores his enduring influence in the politics of his home state and region.