Rakesh Pratap Singh
Rakesh Pratap Singh is an MLA belonging to Independent, representing Gauriganj, Uttar Pradesh. He is 50 years old and has declared High School; S.P.I.C. Raniganj Kaithaula as his highest education. In the 2022 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹2.98 Cr with liabilities of ₹38.0 L, compared with ₹3.61 Cr in 2017. The affidavit lists 4 criminal cases, 4 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 3 elections contested, 3 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 2012Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly· Gauriganj
Elected for the first time from Gauriganj in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, defeating Mohammad Nayeem of the Indian National Congress by 503 votes. ECI-linked election records show 44,287 votes.
- 2012Member, Legislative Library Committee· Gauriganj
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly profile records his membership of the Legislative Library Committee during the 16th Assembly. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- 2017Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly· Gauriganj
Re-elected from Gauriganj in the 2017 Assembly election with 77,915 votes, defeating Mohammad Nayeem of the Indian National Congress by 26,419 votes. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- 2021Resigned as Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly· Gauriganj
Resigned from the 17th Assembly on 31 October 2021. Contemporary accounts reported that he cited non-fulfilment of promises by the state government.
- 2022Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly· Gauriganj
Won Gauriganj for a third elected Assembly term in the 2022 election with 79,040 votes and a margin of 6,963 over BJP candidate Chandra Prakash Mishra Matiyari. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- 2025Unattached Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly· GauriganjCurrent
Samajwadi Party expelled Rakesh Pratap Singh in June 2025. The expulsion did not terminate his Assembly membership; reports subsequently described him as an unattached/unaffiliated MLA. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Gauriganj | 🚲 SP | Won | 44,287 | 24.36% |
| 2017 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Gauriganj | 🚲 SP | Won | 77,915 | 38.75% |
| 2022 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Gauriganj | 🚲 SP | Won | 79,040 | 39.34% |
Parliamentary Performance
- •Legislative Library Committee — Member
Financial Profile(2022)
- Immovable Assets₹2.00 Cr67%
- Movable Assets₹81.8 L27%
- Liabilities₹38.0 L13%
Source: 2022 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1Case Crime No. 256/17 (68/2022)2017PendingCourt — Special Judge MP/MLA Court, Sultanpur
- 2Case Crime No. 174/17 (69/2022)2017PendingCourt — Special Judge MP/MLA Court, Sultanpur
- 3Case Crime No. 2566/08 (21/2022)2008PendingCourt — Special Judge MP/MLA Court, Sultanpur
- 4Case Crime No. 318/21 (19/2022)2021PendingCourt — Special Judge MP/MLA Court, Sultanpur
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2022 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income
No income declared on record.
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Rakesh Pratap Singh represent?
Rakesh Pratap Singh is an MLA representing Gauriganj, Uttar Pradesh and belongs to Independent.
What are the declared assets of Rakesh Pratap Singh?
Rakesh Pratap Singh declared total assets of ₹2.98 Cr and liabilities of ₹38.0 L in the 2022 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Rakesh Pratap Singh have?
Rakesh Pratap Singh declared 4 criminal cases in the election affidavit (4 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of Rakesh Pratap Singh?
Rakesh Pratap Singh declared High School; S.P.I.C. Raniganj Kaithaula as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Rakesh Pratap Singh?
Rakesh Pratap Singh is 50 years old as per the records on file.
What was Rakesh Pratap Singh's most recent election result?
Rakesh Pratap Singh won the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from Gauriganj with a 39.34% vote share.
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