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Devendra Pratap Singh

Devendra Pratap Singh is listed as Rajya Sabha MP for Chhattisgarh.

Party in the cited recordBharatiya Janata Party

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Demand to improve the economic condition of women associated with Self Help Groups in the country

MATTERS RAISED WITH PERMISSION · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Session 267

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01 / THE ESSENTIALS

At a glance

Office
Member of Parliament · Rajya Sabha
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Institution
Rajya Sabha
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Constituency / area
Chhattisgarh
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State / Union territory
Chhattisgarh
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Membership status
Listed as sitting in the official Parliament roster
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THE JOURNEY, CHAPTER BY CHAPTER

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  1. 19642 May 1964
  2. 20192019-2024
    public service

    Member, Zila Panchayat Lailunga, Raigarh

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  3. 20222022-2024
    public service

    Member, Hindi Salahkar Samiti, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways

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  4. 2024April 2024
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    Elected to Rajya Sabha

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  5. 2024Aug. 2024 onwards
    public service

    Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

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  6. 2024Sept. 2024 onwards
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    Member, Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel

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  7. 2024Oct. 2024 onwards
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    Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power

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  8. 2024Dec. 2024 onwards
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    Member, AIIMS, Raipur

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  9. 2026Feb. 2026 onwards
    public service

    Member, India- Malasia Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  10. 20262026-08-13
    public work

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    Parliamentary question: Exchange Programmes This marks the latest dated record available here, not necessarily the latest activity in public life.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Early life & upbringing

The cited biography records Devendra Pratap Singh’s date of birth as 2 May 1964. The birthplace is recorded as Raigarh, Distt. Raigarh (Chhattisgarh).

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Education & professional life

The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: B.A. (Pass), M.A. (History) Educated at Rajkumar College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, St. Stephen’s College and South Campus, Delhi University. The professional background is listed as Agriculturist, Political and Social Worker.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Public life: the documented service history

The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 2019-2024: Member, Zila Panchayat Lailunga, Raigarh. A later recorded entry is Feb. 2026 onwards: Member, India- Malasia Parliamentary Friendship Group. This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.

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02 / BIOGRAPHY

The person behind the office

Rajya Sabha terms served (source)
1
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Education details in PRS
B.A. (Pass), M.A. (History) Educated at Rajkumar College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, St. Stephen’s College and South Campus, Delhi University
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Education category in PRS
Post Graduate
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Education in the official biography
B.A. (Pass), M.A. (History) Educated at Rajkumar College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, St. Stephen’s College and South Campus, Delhi University
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Profession / professional background in biography
Agriculturist, Political and Social Worker
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Personal background in the official biography

Date of birth
2 May 1964
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Place of birth
Raigarh, Distt. Raigarh (Chhattisgarh)
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Father’s name
Shri Surendra Kumar Singh
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Mother’s name
Shrimati Snehmala Devi Singh
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Marital status
Married
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Spouse’s name
Shrimati Bhawani Devi Singh
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Marriage date
11 May 1999
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Sons listed in biography
Two
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Interests, publications & public work

Social & cultural work as reported
Member, Chakradhar Samaroh, a prestigious cultural festival of Chhattisgarh; has been promoting the festival, ensuring the participation of renowned artists and to preserve and showcase the cultural legacy of his grandfather Sangeet Samrat Raja Chakradhar Singh; Member, Jagannath Mandir Trust, Raigarh
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Hobbies & recreation
Played junior state-level basketball; enjoys painting, jungle safaris, visiting historical monuments; has an HAM radio license
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Other information in biography
Belongs to a lineage deeply rooted in cultural heritage, inspired by the legacy of his grandfather Raja Chakradhar Singh of Raigarh, renowned for his contribution to classical music and arts; Assistant Executive, Container Corporation of India, Ministry of Railways, 1994-1997
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03 / PUBLIC SERVICE

Terms, responsibilities & positions

Legislature / term
2024-2030
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Term end in roster
02/04/2030
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Membership category
See official election record
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Term notification date
2024-04-03
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Term expiry in official roster
2030-04-02
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Term description in PRS
First Term
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Term start in PRS
2024-04-03
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Activity reporting scope
Data corresponds to the period from 01-06-2009 to 13-08-2026.
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Oath date in Parliament record
25 April 2024
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Positions held & committee service

  1. 2019-2024

    Member, Zila Panchayat Lailunga, Raigarh

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  2. 2022-2024

    Member, Hindi Salahkar Samiti, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways

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  3. April 2024

    Elected to Rajya Sabha

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  4. Aug. 2024 onwards

    Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

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  5. Sept. 2024 onwards

    Member, Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel

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  6. Oct. 2024 onwards

    Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power

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  7. Dec. 2024 onwards

    Member, AIIMS, Raipur

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  8. Feb. 2026 onwards

    Member, India- Malasia Parliamentary Friendship Group

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04 / LEGISLATIVE WORK

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YearQuestionsProceedings
2024033
2025128
2026200

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PARTY & REPRESENTATION

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Party in the cited membership record

Bharatiya Janata Party

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National platform · Lok Sabha election 2024

Sankalp Patra 2024 — party publication

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Official name-indexed proceedings within the published current-term year range (2024-2030). Shared proceedings can include associations. Earlier name-only matches are retained privately for identity review; missing records do not mean no activity. · Records dated 2024-07-22 to 2025-04-03

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Demand to formulate National Solar Waste Management Policy

MATTERS RAISED WITH PERMISSION · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Session 267

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Demand for protection of GI-Tagged Alphonso mango of Konkan region of Maharashtra

MATTERS RAISED WITH PERMISSION · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Session 267

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Need to improve the nutrition quality of food under Mid-day meal prograame

MATTERS RAISED WITH PERMISSION · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Session 267

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Request regarding Unique Disability ID Certification Camps for Autistic Children and Young Adults

MATTERS RAISED WITH PERMISSION · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Session 267

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Demand to grant Tribal status to marginalised Tribal Communities from Punjab

MATTERS RAISED WITH PERMISSION · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Session 267

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Demand to establish a dedicated Cancer Hospital in the State of Himachal Pradesh

MATTERS RAISED WITH PERMISSION · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Session 267

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Member-linked archive; may span several terms · Records dated 2025-12-09 to 2026-08-13

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Exchange Programmes

UNSTARRED · DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 2910 · Session 271

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PM-KUSUM in Chhattisgarh

UNSTARRED · NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 2691 · Session 271

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Transparent auctions and tribal welfare

UNSTARRED · COAL · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 2426 · Session 271

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Adoption of electric vehicles in Chhattisgarh

UNSTARRED · HEAVY INDUSTRIES · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 2326 · Session 271

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Promotion of traditional handloom and silk weaving clusters

UNSTARRED · TEXTILES · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 2241 · Session 271

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Transfer of benefits to farmers under agriculture schemes in Chhattisgarh

STARRED · AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 220 · Session 271

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Raja Devendra Pratap Singh elected unopposed as Rajya Sabha member from Chhattisgarh

The Times of India

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BJP nominates Raja Devendra Pratap Singh as Rajya Sabha candidate from Chhattisgarh

The Times of India

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RS polls: BJP picks Gond royal family scion Devendra Pratap Singh from Chhattisgarh

ThePrint

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Email published by Parliament
kumar.dp@sansad.nic.in
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Delhi correspondence address
101, Swarna Jayanti Sadan Deluxe, Dr. B.D. Marg, New Delhi.
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Permanent correspondence address in official biography
Moti Mahal, Palace Road, Raigarh Chhattisgarh
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Contact numbers published by Parliament
7999860339
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When was Devendra Pratap Singh born?

The cited biography records 2 May 1964.

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Where was Devendra Pratap Singh born?

Raigarh, Distt. Raigarh (Chhattisgarh).

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What education is recorded for Devendra Pratap Singh?

B.A. (Pass), M.A. (History) Educated at Rajkumar College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, St. Stephen’s College and South Campus, Delhi University.

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What professional background is recorded for Devendra Pratap Singh?

Agriculturist, Political and Social Worker.

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What is the earliest dated public role listed for Devendra Pratap Singh?

2019-2024: Member, Zila Panchayat Lailunga, Raigarh. This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.

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Which parliamentary record does this profile follow?

Devendra Pratap Singh is listed in the Rajya Sabha record for Chhattisgarh. Read the linked membership source for the office and its scope.

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07 / PLAIN-LANGUAGE ANSWERS

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Who is Devendra Pratap Singh?

Devendra Pratap Singh is listed as Rajya Sabha MP for Chhattisgarh.

What does this office do?

Serves in the Council of States. Rajya Sabha membership is state/UT based or nominated, rather than tied to a Lok Sabha constituency.

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