Brijesh Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Brijesh Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/11/1964
Age53 years (died on 13, Mar, 2018)
BirthplaceVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
Date of Death13/03/2018

Bio/Wiki

Other NameArun Kumar Singh

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm (5’ 7”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolUdaipratap Inter College, Varanasi
College/UniversityLeft college in mid-way

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteThakur (Kshatriya)
AddressDharohara Pipri, post Dharohara Varanasi

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseAnnapurna Singh (aka Punam Singh) (politician)
Children
SonNot Known
DaughterPriyanka Singh
Parents
FatherRavindranath Singh (politician and an employee at the irrigation department in Ghazipur)
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
BrotherUday Nath Singh (aka Chulbul Singh) (politician; died in 2018)
SisterNot Known

Career

Political Party
  • Bharatiya Samaj Party (2012)
  • Independent (2016-present)
Political Journey
  • Contested the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections from Chandauli’s Saiyad Raja constituency on a ticket of Bharatiya Samaj Party, but lost the election
  • Became an MLC as an independent
Biggest RivalMukhtar Ansari

Style Quotient

Car CollectionFord Endaveour

Some Lesser Known Facts

Brijesh Singh is a notable politician hailing from Eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal).
He was born into a Thakur family of landlords in Dharauhara village, Varanasi.
Brijesh excelled academically and scored exceptional marks in his intermediate examination.
Initially pursuing a B.Sc. in science in Varanasi, he left the course midway.
His father, Raghunath Singh, was tragically murdered by his political rivals during Brijesh's undergraduate studies.
Seeking retribution, Brijesh turned to a life of crime after his father's death.
He gained prominence in gang wars and criminal activities in Purvanchal.
Brijesh Singh has faced numerous criminal charges, including murder, extortion, and criminal conspiracy.
Due to insufficient evidence, he has been acquitted in several legal cases.
He has had rivalries with various gangsters and politicians in the region, notably Mukhtar Ansari.
Involved in criminal acts such as kidnapping and murder, he operated across multiple states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh.
Brijesh has maintained ties with Dawood Ibrahim and carried out criminal activities on his behalf.
Known by monikers like 'Desh Bhakt Don' and 'Robin Hood of East', he has participated in several gang wars.
Brijesh Singh has encountered legal issues and served time in different correctional facilities.
He ventured into politics, running for elections and serving as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC).