Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh is an Indian politician. |
He represents the Inner Manipur constituency in the 17th Indian Lok Sabha, elected in 2019. |
On July 7, 2021, he was appointed Minister of State for Education and Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. |
Ranjan Singh taught Geography at Ideal Girls’ College after completing his postgraduation in 1972. |
He worked at Manipur University as an assistant professor in 1984 and later as Deputy Registrar and Registrar. |
Until his retirement in 2012, he held multiple educational administrative positions at Manipur University. |
In 2013, he joined the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) after retiring from Manipur University. |
Although he lost in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, he was successful in the 2019 elections. |
Aside from politics, he has made notable contributions to literature, art, and science. |
He advocates for the preservation of Manipur's cultural and natural heritage. |
His recreational activities include nature camps, trekking, mountain climbing, and bird watching. |
Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh is involved in various sports and club events. |
He founded organizations like Manipur Canoeing & Kayaking Ass and Manipur Cycle Club. |
Ranjan Singh promotes yoga through social media posts and is known to be a yoga enthusiast. |
He actively participates in international webinars on global issues. |
In June 2023, his house in Imphal was vandalized during ongoing protests in Manipur. |
Protests began in May 2023 due to clashes at a rally organized by the All Tribals Students Union. |