Rajendra Kumar Rai (Indian politician)

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Rajendra Kumar Rai (born 6 April 1957) is an Indian politician and member of the Bhartiya Janta Party. Rai was a member of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly from the Gunderdehi constituency in Balod district from 2013-18. [1] [2] [3]

On 2 March 2017, the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly passed a censure motion against Rai for "unparliamentary" behavior. [4]

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References

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  2. "Rajendra Kumar Rai(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- GUNDERDEHI(BALOD) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
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