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Quick Info

Date of birth22 March 1972

Age53 Years

BirthplaceSultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

ProfessionPolitician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

FamilyFather - Government teacher; Mother - Government teacher; Brother - Engineer in America; Sister - Not known

Net worth1-2 crores INR

Sanjay Singh Biography

Sanjay Singh is an Indian politician and social activist, associated with the Aam Aadmi Party. Born in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, he moved from grassroots-­

Early life and background

Sanjay Singh was born on 22 March 1972 in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He grew up in a family where both parents worked as government teachers, and he has siblings including a brother who is an engineer based in the United States. Singh completed a diploma in mining engineering from the Orissa School of Mining Engineering. He identifies as Hindu and lists reading, watching movies and travelling among his personal interests.

Career

Singh began his public life as a social activist working on behalf of marginalised groups. He spent many years advocating for the rights of hawkers and launched community initiatives in his hometown, founding an organisation in 1994 called Sultanpur Samaj Sewa Sangathan that organised health camps and blood donation drives and campaigned for local rights. He later worked with the Azad Sewa Samiti, which became part of the National Hawkers’ Association.

His activism expanded through the 2000s. In 2002 he began collaborating with social activists including Sandeep Pandey, and by 2007 he took part in anti-corporate agitations alongside figures such as Medha Patkar. Singh became associated with the India Against Corruption movement and in 2011 worked with Arvind Kejriwal after involvement in Anna Hazare’s campaigns. Within that movement he led regional protests and was named to the national executive of India Against Corruption.

As the Aam Aadmi Party developed, Singh moved into party organisation and grassroots mobilisation. He travelled extensively across Uttar Pradesh and Punjab to build the party’s presence and was known inside the party for handling sensitive negotiations and conflict resolution. Until 2017 he did not stand for elected office, preferring organisational and campaign roles.

His parliamentary career advanced when he received a Rajya Sabha nomination in 2018. In January 2024 he was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha representing Delhi.

Public profile

Singh is recognised within his party as a close ally of Arvind Kejriwal and has been described as a trusted troubleshooter who manages difficult political negotiations. Publicly he has named Arvind Kejriwal as his favourite politician and counts film icons Amitabh Bachchan and Dilip Kumar among his favourite actors.

Singh’s personal disclosures include a reported monthly salary figure from an earlier income tax return and an estimated net worth provided in public summaries. He is married; his wife’s name and details about children are not publicly listed in the available materials.

Controversies and legal matters

Singh’s public life has included contentious episodes. In July 2023 he was suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the monsoon session following a motion moved by the Leader of the House that cited unruly behaviour. In October 2023 he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money-laundering investigation tied to the Delhi liquor policy; the arrest followed an extended interrogation at his residence. In April 2024 the Supreme Court granted him bail after the Enforcement Directorate did not object to the order.

Latest updates

As of January 2024 Singh holds a Rajya Sabha seat for Delhi, having been elected unopposed. Legal proceedings and public debate related to the 2023 Enforcement Directorate action and subsequent bail remain part of his recent public record.

Personal details and trivia

Singh’s listed physical statistics include a height of approximately 5 feet 8 inches and a weight near 80 kilograms. He was born under the Aries zodiac sign. Prior to formal politics he spent about 16 years working for hawkers’ rights and grassroots campaigns, and he played roles in broader anti-corruption and environmental protests alongside prominent civil-society figures.

Recent Work

Member of Rajya Sabha (Delhi)

Elected unopposed as a Member of the Rajya Sabha representing Delhi in January 2024.

2024

Career Highlights

  1. Founded Sultanpur Samaj Sewa Sangathan in 1994 and organised community service initiatives.
  2. Worked with India Against Corruption and served on its national executive.
  3. Active organiser and troubleshooter within the Aam Aadmi Party; travelled to build grassroots presence in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
  4. Elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Delhi in January 2024.

Net Worth

1-2 crores INR

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sanjay Singh born?

22 March 1972

What is Sanjay Singh known for?

Politician

What is Sanjay Singh’s marital status?

Married

What is Sanjay Singh’s net worth?

1-2 crores INR