Raman Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Raman Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceKawardha, Madhya Pradesh, India

Bio/Wiki

Date of Birth15/10/1952
Zodiac sign/Sun signLibra
HometownKawardha, Madhya Pradesh, India
College/UniversityGovernment Ayurveda College, Raipur
Educational QualificationBachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine
ReligionHinduism
CasteRajput
AddressB-3, CM House, Civil Line Raipur
HobbiesReading, Writing

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Family
WifeVeena Singh
Children
SonAbhishek Singh (Engineer, Politician)
DaughterAsmita Singh (Dental Surgeon)
Parents
FatherVighnaharan Singh Thakur (Lawyer, Farmer)
MotherSudha Singh
Siblings
BrotherAshok Singh
SisterIla Kalchuri

Career

Politics
Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Political Journey
  • 1976: Joined Bharatiya Jana Sangh
  • 1990: Elected to Chattisgarh Legislative Assembly
  • 1993: Re-elected to Chattisgarh Legislative Assembly
  • 1999: Elected to the 13th Lok Sabha from the Rajnandgaon constituency in Chhattisgarh
  • 1999-2003: Served as the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry
  • 2003: Became the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the new state of Chhattisgarh
  • 2003: Became the Chief Minister of Chattisgarh
  • 2008: Re-elected to the post of the Chief Minister of Chattisgarh
  • 2013: Sworn in the Chief Minister of Chattisgarh for the third consecutive time.
  • 2023: Elected to the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly from the Rajnandgaon constituency
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Raman Singh was awarded the Outstanding Person award by the Indo American Community of North America and the Chhattisgarhi NRI Association in 2004-2005.
  • In 2005, he was ranked No.1 Chief Minister of India by India Today.
  • Under his vigilance and his support for the development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Chattisgarh was bestowed with UN's highest award for Chattisgarh's contribution for human development.
  • On 3 February 2008, Raman was honoured with the Bharat Asmita Shreshtha Jan Pratinidhi award by the then Chief Justice of India, K. G. Balakrishnan.

Style Quotient

Assets/Properties
Bank Fixed Deposits83 Lakhs
Bonds, Debentures, Shares1 Lakh
Jewellery1 Crore
Total Value2 Crore
Money Factor
Salary₹1,35,000/Month
Net Worth₹5 Crore (as in 2008)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Raman practices Ayurvedic medicine as a doctor.
He chose to serve and treat the less fortunate in rural areas after graduating.
In addition to his medical practice, Raman studies religious texts with interest.
During 1976-1977, he became a youth member of Bharatiya Jan Sangh.
As an MLA of MP from 1993-98, he served on the Public Accounts Committee.
In 2005, Raman Singh spearheaded the banning of Maoist groups under the Salwa Judum initiative.
His efforts to uplift Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes have gained global recognition, including appreciation from the UN.

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