Rajeev Kumar Rai
Rajeev Kumar Rai | |
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Atul Rai |
| Constituency | Ghosi |
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| Born | Surhi, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Samajwadi Party |
| Spouse | Nikita Rai |
| Children | Ritvik Rai, Aditya Rai |
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| Occupation | Politician |
Rajeev Kumar Rai is an Indian politician, educationist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is currently serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha, representing the Ghosi Lok Sabha constituency, elected in the 2024 Indian general elections.[1][2] He is also the National Secretary and spokesperson of the Samajwadi Party.
Early Life
Rajeev Rai was born in village Surhi, Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. His father is Raj Narayan Rai and wife is Nikita Rai.[3] He has 2 children, Ritvik Rai and Aditya Rai.[citation needed]
Political Career
Rajeev Rai's political career is closely linked with the Samajwadi Party. He played a crucial role in the party's success in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh elections, where the party won an absolute majority. Known for his strategic acumen and communication skills, Rai has been a key figure in the party, often serving as its media face.
In the 2024 general elections, Rai was elected as the MP for the Ghosi constituency, securing a significant victory with a margin of 1.62 lakh votes. His campaign emphasized development, social justice, and empowerment of marginalized communities.
Contributions and Achievements
- Educational Initiatives: He is the founder and chairman of the AVK Group of Institutions, established in 2000. The institutions under his leadership have been instrumental in providing quality education and vocational training, particularly benefiting underprivileged students.[4]
- Philanthropy: Rai has actively engaged in philanthropic activities, offering scholarships, free education opportunities, and accommodation to thousands of disadvantaged children. His institutions have also collaborated with government initiatives to train students from marginalized communities such as SC, ST, and OBC.
- Political Advocacy: As an MP, Rai has focused on legislative measures aimed at improving education standards, healthcare facilities, and infrastructure development within his constituency.
See also
External Links
- Rajeev Rai on Facebook
- Rajeev Rai on Instagram
- Rajeev Rai on X
References
- ^ News, India TV. "Political Profile of Rajeev Rai, Sp Party, Ghosi, and Net Worth – India TV News". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ News, India TV. "Political Profile of Rajeev Rai, Sp Party, Ghosi, and Net Worth – India TV News". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Affidavit, Election Commission of India". affidavit.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ Rai, Rajeev. "Rajeev Rai". Rajeev Rai. Retrieved 2024-07-15.