Rakesh Singha

Rakesh Singha (born 8 December 1956) is an Indian politician and a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).[1]

Rakesh Singha
Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office 2017 – Incumbent
Preceded by	Vidya Stokes
Constituency	Theog
Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office 1993–1996
Preceded by	SURESH BHARDWAJ
Succeeded by	Adarsh Kumar
Constituency	Shimla
Personal details
Born	8 December 1956 Shimla, India
Nationality	Indian people
Political party	Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Relations	Vidya Stokes

Singha is a current member of legislative assembly (MLA) in Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (elected in 2017) from the Theog Constituency.[2][3] From 1993 to 1996, he was a member of legislative assembly (MLA) from Shimla constituency in Shimla district.[4][5][6] He had to resign after he got convicted in a murder case.[7]

Singha is a Member of the Central Committee of the CPI(M) in Himachal Pradesh.[8]

References

1. ADR. "Rakesh Singha(Communist Party of India (Marxist)(CPI(M))):Constituency- THEOG(SHIMLA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
2. "Himachal Pradesh election results: CPM takes Theog as Rakesh Singha springs a surprise". Retrieved 18 December 2017.
3. "CPM candidate Rakesh Singha wins Theog seat in Himachal Pradesh - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
4. Rakesh Singha Attacked: Act Firmly
5. Will fight against all kinds of exploitation even stronger - Rakesh Singha
6. "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Himachal Pradesh Edition". www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
7. "Rakesh Singha's victory revives hopes for Left parties in Himachal". 21 December 2017.
8. "Rakesh Singha Attacked: Act Firmly". Communist Party of India (Marxist). 28 March 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2017.