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Rajeev Kumar Rai

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Rajeev Kumar Rai
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Assumed office
4 June 2024
Preceded byAtul Rai
ConstituencyGhosi
Personal details
BornSurhi, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
NationalityIndian
Political partySamajwadi Party
SpouseNikita Rai
ChildrenRitvik Rai, Aditya Rai
Parent
  • Raj Narayan (father)
OccupationPolitician

Rajeev Kumar Rai is an Indian politician, educationist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is currently serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha, representing the Ghosi Lok Sabha constituency, elected in the 2024 Indian general elections.[1][2]

Early life

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Rajeev Rai was born in village Surhi, Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. His father is Raj Narayan Rai and wife is Nikita Rai. He has 2 children, Ritvik Rai and Aditya Rai.[3]

Political career

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Rajeev Rai's political career is closely linked with the Samajwadi Party. He played a crucial role in the party's success during the 2012 Uttar Pradesh elections, where the party secured an absolute majority. Known for his strategic acumen and communication skills, Rai has been a key figure in the party, often serving as its media face.

In the 2024 general elections, Rai was elected as the MP for the Ghosi constituency, securing a significant victory with a margin of 1.62 lakh votes. His campaign emphasized development, social justice, and empowerment of marginalized communities.

Contributions and achievements

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  • Educational Initiatives: He is the founder and chairman of the AVK Group of Institutions, established in 2000. The institutions under his leadership have been instrumental in providing quality education and vocational training, particularly benefiting underprivileged students.[4]
  • Philanthropy: Rai has actively engaged in philanthropic activities, offering scholarships, free education opportunities, and accommodation to thousands of disadvantaged children. His institutions have also collaborated with government initiatives to train students from marginalized communities such as SC, ST, and OBC.[citation needed]
  • Political Advocacy: As an MP, Rai has focused on legislative measures aimed at improving education standards, healthcare facilities, and infrastructure development within his constituency.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ News, India TV. "Political Profile of Rajeev Rai, Sp Party, Ghosi, and Net Worth – India TV News". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 15 July 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ India Today (13 July 2024). "Businessmen | In august company". Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Affidavit, Election Commission of India". affidavit.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  4. ^ Rai, Rajeev. "Rajeev Rai". Rajeev Rai. Retrieved 15 July 2024.