Rajesh Kumar Mishra (born 1950)

Rajesh Kumar Mishra
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office 17 May 2004 – 18 May 2009
Preceded by	Shankar Prasad Jaiswal
Succeeded by	Murli Manohar Joshi
Constituency	Varanasi
Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council
In office 06 May 1996 – 26 May 2004
Succeeded by	Kedar Nath Singh
Constituency	Varanasi Graduates
Personal details
Born	(1950-07-07) July 7, 1950 (age 74) Kasili,District Deoria Uttar Pradesh
Political party	Bharatiya Janata Party (2024-)
Other political affiliations	Indian National Congress (1982-2024)
Spouse	Smt.Madhu Mishra (m.1983)
Children	2 (sons)
Alma mater	M.A,PhD Banaras Hindu University
Profession	Agriculturist

Rajesh Kumar Mishra is an Indian politician Previously he served Member in 14th Lok Sabha from Varanasi Lok Sabha,and a former member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from Varanasi Graduates.

Political Career

He served as a member of the 14th Lok Sabha from Varanasi as a member of INC.He also served as Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council as a INC from Varanasi Graduates for two consecutive terms.[1] He was also a candidate for 2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election in the seat of Varansi Cantonment.[2][3][4] He joined BJP in 2024.[5][6]

Personal life

He was born on 7 July 1950, in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, and married Madhu Mishra in 1983.[7]

References

1. "Members of 14th Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
2. "Former Congress MP Rajesh Kumar Mishra from Varanasi joins BJP". United News Of India. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
3. "Rajesh Kumar Mishra: Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election Results Live, Candidates News, Videos, Photos". News18. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
4. "Rajesh Kumar Mishra Election Result". www.cnbctv18.com. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
5. "Fresh setback for Congress as former Varanasi MP Rajesh Kumar Mishra joins BJP". Mint. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
6. The Hindu (5 March 2024). "Former Congress MP from Varanasi Rajesh Mishra joins BJP". Archived from the original on 30 September 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
7. "Members Profile of Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha. Retrieved 16 October 2022.