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Ragini Singh

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Ragini Singh (born 1981)[1] is an Indian politician from Jharkhand. She is an MLA from Jharia Assembly constituency in Dhanbad District. She won the 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party.[2]

Early life and education

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Ragini is from Jharia, Dhanbad District, Jharkhand. She married Sanjeev Singh, also a politician, and her late father in law is a former MLA, Suryadeo Singh.[1]

Career

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Ragini won from Jharia Assembly constituency representing Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election. She polled 87,892 votes and defeated her nearest rival, Purnima Niraj Singh of the Indian National Congress, by a margin of 14,511 votes.[3][4] Earlier in the 2019 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election, she lost to her sister-in-law Purnima Niraj Singh of the Indian National Congress, by a margin 12,054 votes. Ragini contested on BJP ticket and polled 67,732 votes against Purnima's 79,786 votes.[3][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ragini Singh(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- JHARIA(DHANBAD ) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Jharia, Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Ragini Singh defeats INC's Purnima Niraj Singh with 14511 votes". India Today. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Jharia Election Result 2024 LIVE: Ragini Singh of BJP Wins". News18. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Jharia (Jharkhand) Assembly Election Results 2024 Live: Winner, Runner-up, Candidates List". The Indian Express. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Jharkhand Election Winners List 2024: Here is the full list victorious candidates in the state". The Economic Times. 23 November 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Jharia Constituency Election Results 2024: Jharia Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 November 2024.