Giriraj Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Giriraj Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth8/09/1952
Age72 years
BirthplaceBarahiya, Lakhisarai District, Bihar

Physical Stats & More

Height6' (183 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGovernment school of Barahiya village, Bihar
College/UniversityMagadh University, Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Educational QualificationBachelors in Arts from Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, Bihar in 1971

Personal Life

Zodiac signVirgo
SchoolGovernment school of Barahiya village, Bihar
College/UniversityMagadh University, Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Educational QualificationBachelors in Arts from Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, Bihar in 1971
ReligionHinduism
CasteBhumihar Brahmin
Food HabitVegetarian
AddressResident of Barahiya, Lakhisarai District, Bihar
Hobbies
  • Farming
  • Rearing cattles

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseUma Sinha (Retired Teacher)
Children
SonNone
Daughter1 (Name not known)
Parents
FatherRamavtaar Singh
MotherTara Devi
Siblings
BrotherJairaj Singh
SisterNone

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey
  • Elected as a member of the Bihar Legislative Council in 2002
  • Appointed as the Co-operative Minister of Bihar in the Nitish Kumar government
  • Appointed as the Minister of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Resource Development of Bihar
  • Contested and won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from the Nawada Constituency of Bihar
  • Elected to the 16th Lok Sabha as an MP
  • Appointed as the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on 4 September 2017
  • Contested and won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Begusarai Constituency of Bihar
  • Appointed as the Union Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in the Narendra Modi government on 31 May 2019
  • Won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Begusarai seat

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Mahindra e20
  • Tata Nano (2012 Model)
Assets/Properties
Movable AssetsRs. 81.36 Lacs
CashRs. 1.74 Lacs
Bank DepositsRs. 67.92 Lacs
Jewellery15 gm Gold worth Rs. 20,000
PropertiesRs. 5.87 Crores
Agricultural landRs. 5 Crores
Residential building in Anandpuri, BiharRs. 20 Lacs
Residential building in Barahiya village, BiharRs. 30 Lacs
3 other buildingsRs. 37 Lacs
Money Factor
SalaryRs. 1 Lac + other allowances (as a Cabinet Minister)
Net WorthRs. 8.30 Crores (as of 2019)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Was dismissed as Co-operative minister following the JDU's split from the BJP in June 2013.
Collaborated with CSIR scientists in Mathura on a research paper on animal feed using Morning Biomass.
Sought a shift in constituency ticket from Nawada to Begusarai before the 2014 General Elections.
Has been a steadfast supporter of Narendra Modi since his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat and an early advocate for his candidacy as Prime Minister.