Dr. Rajeshwar Singh
MLA (Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow) • Former Joint Director (ED) • Former Dy. SP (UP Police) • President's Police Medal for Gallantry
Academic Credentials
- B.Tech Mining Engineering: IIT Dhanbad (1991-1996)
- Intermediate: Colvin Talukdars' College, Lucknow
- High School: Lady Fatima School, Aligarh
- M.A. Sociology: 2003 (Social Scientific Police Reform)
- Ph.D. (Human Rights): 2011 (Police & Social Justice)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.): 2018
Early Life & Heritage
Dr. Rajeshwar Singh was born on March 11, 1973 in Lucknow to Late Shri Ran Bahadur Singh and Smt. Tara Singh. His father, Shri Ran Bahadur Singh, retired as an IPS (DIG) and was conferred the President's Police Medal for Gallantry and Distinguished Service Medal. His father's commitment to duty and integrity profoundly shaped Dr. Singh's personality and career aspirations.
UP Police Service (1998-2007)
Following selection into police service, Dr. Singh was initially posted in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. He pioneered electronic surveillance systems and revitalized grassroots beat policing to dismantle organized crime networks.
Enforcement Directorate (2007-2022)
Deputed to the Enforcement Directorate in 2007 and permanently absorbed in 2014 by order of the Supreme Court. Led investigations into landmark national economic integrity cases including 2G Spectrum, AgustaWestland, and Aircel Maxis.
MLA, Sarojini Nagar - Transformational Era (2022-Present)
Elected MLA from Sarojini Nagar in 2022 with an overwhelming majority. Established high-impact public initiatives including Tara Shakti Kendras, Dr. Kalam Digital Libraries, Sarojini Nagar Sports League, Ram Rath free pilgrimage service, and real-time grievance redressal.