Dhananjay Singh
Dhananjay Singh | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Parasnath Yadav |
| Succeeded by | Krishna Pratap Singh |
| Constituency | Jaunpur |
| Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2002–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Shriram Yadav |
| Succeeded by | Rajdeo Singh |
| Constituency | Rari now Malhani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 July 1975 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Political party | Janata Dal (United) (2022-) |
| Other political affiliations | Janata Dal (United) (2007-2009) Bahujan Samaj Party (2009-2012) |
| Spouse(s) | Meenu Singh (2006-2007) Jagriti Singh (2009-17) Srikala Reddy (2017- present) |
| Residence(s) | Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Alma mater | University of Lucknow |
| Occupation | Politician, businessperson |
Dhananjay Singh is an Indian Gangster turned politician and who served as a two times MLA and a Member of Parliament from Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. In March 2024, he was sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and extortion.