Neeraj Kumar Singh alias Bablu (born 1969) is an Indian politician who is serving as a Member of the

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from the Chhatapur representing the

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. He became Minister of Environment and Forest in

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on February 9, 2021.

Early life and education

Bablu was born 2 February 1969 in Maldiha village in the

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to his father Ram Kishor Singh. He is married to Nootan Singh, they have two sons. He belongs to the General Class

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community. He holds a

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degree. He is the cousin of the famous

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actor

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, who died in June 2020.

Political career

He stepped in politics earlier but has come into action in 2005 as a member of Janata Dal (United) by defeating Uday Kumar Goit from Raghopur-Supaul Constituency which he served till its delimitation in Bihar Vidhan Sabha. In 2010 he was elected from

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. Later he quit JD-U and joined BJP. He was elected to Vidhan Sabha from Chhatarpur as member of BJP in 2015 and 2020.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bablu, Neeraj Kumar Singh Living people People from Supaul district Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Bihar Bihar MLAs 2005–2010 Bihar MLAs 2010–2015 Bihar MLAs 2015–2020 1969 births Janata Dal (United) politicians Bihar MLAs 2020–2025