Richpal Singh Mirdha

'Shri Richpal Singh Mirdha'(श्री रिछपाल सिंह मिर्धा) is a senior Indian National Congress leader in Rajasthan and a member of the Mirdha political dynasty.^[1]

Biography

Richpal Singh Mirdha was born in a Rad (also spelled Rar (Hindi:राड़)) gotra Jat Hindu family in the village of Kuchera in Nagaur district, Rajasthan. His father’s name was Hari Ram Mirdha. He is the nephew of the well-known politician Shri Nathuram Mirdha.

Political career

Richpal Singh Mirdha's major victory was in the 1998 assembly election. When Congress did not offer him a place on the ballot, the farmers and public of Marwar took action and made history by electing him as an independent from Degana by a margin of 8810 votes. This was the highest victory by any independent MLA in The 11th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.

He represented the Degana constituency in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from 1990 to 2008, serving four consecutive terms:

• MLA - 1990 (Janta Dal),
• MLA – 1993 (Indian National Congress),
• MLA – 1998 (Independent),
• MLA – 2003 (Indian National Congress)

He lost his seat in 2008 by a low margin of 1174 votes to Shri Ajay singh Kilak of BJP.

Social services

He is honorary president of Shri Jat Mandir Samiti,Jat Vishram sthali Pushkar, Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Mirdha Family

The Mirdha family is a political dynasty from Rajasthan in India, the family is strongly rooted in agriculture, but also maintains a strong political presence. The family has produced leaders of national and state stature, giving it a strong socio-political standing. Some Mirdha family members of note are:

• Baldev Ram Mirdha
• Nathuram Mirdha
• Ram Niwas Mirdha
• Richpal Singh Mirdha, Nephew of Nathuram Mirdha
• Harendra Mirdha, son of ram niwas mirdha
• Jyoti Mirdha

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