Overview
Akhilesh Prasad Singh is an Indian politician from the state of Bihar. He has been associated with both the Indian National Congress and, earlier in his career, with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and has served in the Lok Sabha as well as the Rajya Sabha. Within the Congress, he has held organisational responsibility for the party's affairs in Bihar.
Key facts
| Name | Akhilesh Prasad Singh |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home state | Bihar |
| Profession | Politician |
| Political parties | Indian National Congress; earlier Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| Legislative experience | Member of Lok Sabha; Member of Rajya Sabha |
Background
Singh hails from Bihar and built his political career largely in the context of the state's post-Mandal political realignment, in which regional parties such as the RJD emerged as dominant forces alongside the Congress. He has been active in both legislative and party-organisational roles.
Political career
Lok Sabha
Singh was elected to the Lok Sabha from Bihar, representing his constituency in the lower house of the Indian Parliament. During this phase of his career he was associated with the RJD, then led by Lalu Prasad Yadav, which was a major partner in coalition politics at the Centre and dominant in Bihar.
Union ministerial role
Singh served as a Union Minister of State in the Government of India during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) period, holding charge in the agriculture portfolio.
Move to the Indian National Congress
Singh later joined the Indian National Congress, where he was given organisational responsibility for the party's unit in Bihar. As state Congress chief, he has been involved in seat-sharing negotiations and coalition arrangements with allies in the Mahagathbandhan, including the RJD.
Rajya Sabha
He was subsequently elected to the Rajya Sabha from Bihar on a Congress ticket, with the support of allied parties in the state legislature, returning him to Parliament in the upper house.
Significance
Singh's career illustrates the fluid relationship between the Congress and regional parties in Bihar, where coalition arithmetic and shared opposition to the National Democratic Alliance have shaped political mobility. His dual experience in the RJD and the Congress has made him a notable figure in inter-party negotiations within the state's opposition bloc.
Related topics
- Indian National Congress
- Rashtriya Janata Dal
- Politics of Bihar
- Rajya Sabha
- Lok Sabha
- Mahagathbandhan (Bihar)
- United Progressive Alliance
References
- Wikidata: Q4700748
- Parliament of India member records (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
- Election Commission of India candidate affidavits and results