Lalit Vijay Singh

Lalit Vijay Singh (16 September 1931 – 8 November 1998) was an Indian politician from Janata Dal. He was the member of 6th Lok Sabha from Begusarai elected in 1989 Indian General Elections. He was Union Minister of State, Defence from 21 November 1989 to 25 April 1990 in Chandra Shekhar ministry. He joined Indian Police Service in 1956 and took voluntary retirement in 1989 then joined Janata Dal. He was Advocate at Patna High Court.

Singh died in New Delhi on 8 November 1998, at the age of 67.

Early life and education Lalit Vijay Singh was born on 16 September 1931 in Barhiya, Begusarai district, Bihar. He completed a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (B.L.) from Patna Law College, Patna University. His victory marked a significant shift in a constituency previously dominated by the Congress.

Union Minister of State for Defence On 21 November 1989, Singh was appointed Union Minister of State for Defence in the Chandra Shekhar ministry. He held this portfolio until the government's resignation on 25 April 1990, contributing to parliamentary debates on defence procurement and border security policies. Singh secured 333,570 votes (55.25%), defeating Krishna Sahi of the Indian National Congress, who received 258,849 votes (42.88%), a margin of 74,721 votes.