Ajit Singh

Ajit Singh (born 25 November 1960) is an Indian politician from the state of Assam. He served as Member of Assam Legislative Assembly from Udharbond (1998 to 2016), as minister of state (2011 to 2015) and as a cabinet minister (2015 to 2016). He has contested the Udharbond constituency every election since 1998.

Early life and education Singh was born on 25 November 1960 to the late Dwarika Prasad Singh and the late Sanjari Devi. Singh has a HSLC from Govt. Boys H.S. School Silchar in 1977 and a BSC From GC College Silchar in 1987.

Political career

Early political career Singh was the INC candidate for the Udharbond constituency in a 1998 by-election. He received 34879 votes, defeating his nearest opponent by 14156 votes and became MLA of Udharbond.

In June 2011, Singh distributed funds for the development of sports in rural areas and in women's sports. Singh stated that emphasis will be accorded in the development of rural areas.

In July 2011, during the ongoing session of the state he stated that 116 youths were undergoing training at centres without any coaches.

On 3 March 2012, Singh along with an additional chief secretary visited the Bhuvan Valley Tea estate, at the behest of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi due to 14 tea workers dying, possibly of starvation.

Singh attended the meeting in honour of 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.

On 29 June 2012, Singh along with irrigation minister Ardhendu Kumar Dey visited several flooded areas in Barak Valley by boat.

Following the ASEAN car rally in December 2012, in an evening Singh hosted a dinner.

After the delaying of a 201 km broad gauge project connecting Lumding with Silchar, hundreds of protesters gathered outside Singh's house requesting the immediate completion of the railway project.

In June 2013, following the return of Everesters from Assam, Singh attended the reception for their return.

In August 2013, after Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi asked for the revival of Assam Flying Club, the sports commissioner submitted minutes of meetings to Singh.

Singh resigned along with all members of the cabinet on 19 January 2015.

Cabinet Minister Singh was inducted into the new ministry, however he was promoted to a cabinet minister. He was made minister for excise, sports and youth welfare.

In the 2016 Assam Legislative assembly election, Singh sought reelection in Udharbond. He received 45598 votes, 40.65% of the total vote. He was defeated by BJP candidate and the incumbent MLA of Udharbond Mihir Kanti Shome by 8606 votes.

Post-ministerial career In the 2021 Assam Legislative Assembly election, Singh was again the Indian National Congress for Udharbond. He received 59060 votes, 45.28% of the total vote. He again lost to Mihir Kanti Shome by 2685 votes.

Personal life Singh married Smt. Kusum Singh on 11 March 1993 and they had one daughter and one son. Singh enjoys reading, travelling, sports and gardening. He also enjoys watching TV and reading books and journals. He enjoys working for the upliftment of the weaker sections of society and he attended a three-month conference in Singapore related to Trade Union activities.

Positions

Assistant General Secretary, Cachar Sramik Union. Assistant General Secretary, INTUC Chairman, INTUC, Young Council, Assam and other socio-economic organisations General Secretary, Indian National Plantation Workers Federation Secretary, APCC (I) Vice Chairman, Assam Livestock & Poultry Farm MLA Udharbond Chairman, Petition Committee in 11th ALA Member, STA Chairman, ATDC Parliamentary Secretary, Finance, Government of Assam Minister of State (IC), Excise and Sports & Youth Welfare, Government of Assam Cabinet Minister for excise, sports and youth welfare