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Aishwarya Raj Singh | |
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| ऐश्वर्य राज सिंह | |
| State President of Rashtriya Lok Dal, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 2026 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Basti, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Party | Rashtriya Lok Dal |
| Profession | Politician, technocrat |
Known for | Politics, public service |
Aishwarya Raj Singh (also known as Raja Aishwarya Raj Singh) is an Indian politician and member of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD). He belongs to the erstwhile royal family of Basti, Uttar Pradesh and has been associated with the political and social affairs of the Basti region.
In August 2026, Singh was appointed Rashtriya Lok Dal's State President of Uttar Pradesh by party president Jayant Chaudhary. He had previously served in organisational positions within the party, including as a member of Team RLD and as a National Secretary."कौन हैं ऐश्वर्य राज सिंह? जयंत चौधरी ने बनाया RLD की उत्तर प्रदेश इकाई का अध्यक्ष". Navbharat Times. 8 August 2026.
Early life and family
[edit]Aishwarya Raj Singh is associated with the royal family of Basti. His father, Raja Lakshmeshwar Singh, was a politician who served as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Basti constituency in 1991–1993."Raja Lakshmeshwar Singh". Wikipedia.
Singh's family has historically been associated with the Basti royal estate. His father Raja Lakshmeshwar Singh was elected to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1991 as a Janata Dal candidate."बस्ती का राजघराना". Pravakta. 2019.
Education and professional career
[edit]Singh is an engineer by education. Before entering active politics, he worked with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), including a period in the United States. He later returned to India and became involved in political and public activities."AAP extends support to RLD candidate Aishwarya Raj in Basti". The Times of India. 24 February 2017.
Political career
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[edit]Singh has been associated with the Rashtriya Lok Dal for several years and has held organisational responsibilities within the party.
In the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, he contested the Basti Sadar constituency as an RLD candidate. The Aam Aadmi Party announced its support for his candidature during the election campaign."AAP extends support to RLD candidate Aishwarya Raj in Basti". Business Standard. 24 February 2017.
In 2022, Singh was appointed State Convener of Team RLD in Uttar Pradesh. The RLD's organisational records have also listed him as a National Secretary."States Office Bearers". Rashtriya Lok Dal.
On 8 August 2026, Singh was appointed State President of the Rashtriya Lok Dal in Uttar Pradesh. The appointment was made by party president Jayant Chaudhary as part of the party's organisational preparations in the state."कौन हैं ऐश्वर्य राज सिंह? जयंत चौधरी ने बनाया RLD की उत्तर प्रदेश इकाई का अध्यक्ष". Navbharat Times. 8 August 2026.