Rajkumari Ratna Singh is a prominent Indian politician with a rich history and a long career in public service. Her family background and political journey are intertwined with significant events in Indian history.
Wiki/Biography
Born on Wednesday, April 29, 1959, in New Delhi, Ratna Singh’s zodiac sign is Taurus. She obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the prestigious Jesus and Mary College in New Delhi. Her family roots trace back to the Royal family of Kalakankar village in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, adding a unique dimension to her political persona.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Family, Caste, and Husband
Ratna Singh hails from a Thakur family. Her father, Raja Dinesh Singh, was a highly influential Indian politician, serving as the Minister of External Affairs under both Indira and Rajiv Gandhi. Her mother’s name is Rani Neelima Kumari. She has five sisters: Maharani Rewa Kumari, Rajkumari Ravija Kumari, Yuvrani Rajitha Devi, Rajkumari Renuka Devi, and Abha Kumari. She is married to Jai Singh Sisodia, and they have two children: a daughter, Tanushree Singh, and a son, Bhuvanyu Singh, who is a businessman.
Career
She entered the political arena by joining the Indian National Congress in 1991. Her rise was swift; in February 1996, she became the General Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC). That same year, she won her first election to the 11th Lok Sabha, representing the Pratapgarh Lok Sabha Constituency. This marked the beginning of a significant career in parliament.
Her political journey included re-election to the 13th Lok Sabha in 1999 and the 15th Lok Sabha in 2009. She served on important committees, including the Committee on Defence and the Committee on Finance. While she faced electoral setbacks in 2004 and 2014, her commitment to politics remained unwavering. A notable event in her career was her shift from the Congress Party to the BJP in October 2019, a move she made in Lucknow under the presence of the then Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Assets/Properties
The following table summarizes her declared assets:
| Asset Type | Value (INR) |
|---|---|
| Cash | 300,000 |
| Bank Deposits | 630,000 |
| Jewellery (Gold & Silver) | 9000,000 |
| Agricultural Land | 57,000,000 |
| Non-Agricultural Land | 41,100,000 |
| Commercial Building | 13,000,000 |
| Residential Building | 70,000,000 |
Facts
Beyond her political life, Ratna Singh enjoys several hobbies including horse riding, squash, gardening, and reading. Her family has deep roots in Indian political history; her great-grandfather was a founding member of the Congress Party and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
Further adding to her family’s legacy, her father, Dinesh Singh, reportedly held a special place in the esteem of former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. This connection underscores the long-standing influence of her family in Indian political circles.
