Saudan Singh

Saudan Singh
National Vice President of Bharatiya Janata Party
Incumbent
Assumed office 2021
Personal details
Born	(1961-05-10) May 10, 1961 (age 64) Kagpur, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, India
Political party	Bharatiya Janata Party
Other political affiliations	Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
Residence(s)	Chandigarh, India
Education	M.A. in Political Science
Occupation	Politician

Saudan Singh (born 10 May 1961) is an Indian politician and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has held several organizational roles in both the BJP and its ideological parent, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). As of 2021, he serves as the National Vice President of the BJP. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}

Early life and education

Saudan Singh was born in the village of Kagpur in Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Science. Details about his early education and personal background are limited in the public domain.

Political career

Singh began his political career through the RSS, where he served in several pracharak (campaigner) roles across Madhya Pradesh:

• 1980–1982: Nagar Pracharak, Bhopal
• 1982–1984: Tehsil Pracharak, Huzur and Berasia
• 1984–1986: Zila Pracharak, Bhopal
• 1986–1989: Zila Pracharak, Raisen
• 1989–1992: Zila Pracharak, Vidisha

He joined the BJP's organizational structure in the 1990s:

• 1993–1995: Sangathan Mantri for Betul, Hoshangabad, Harda, and Bhopal
• 1995–2001: Sambhag Sangathan Mantri for various districts in Madhya Pradesh
• 2001–2004: State General Secretary (Organization), Chhattisgarh
• 2004–2007: Zonal General Secretary (Organization) for Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana
• 2007–2020: Joint National General Secretary (Organization) for northern and eastern Indian states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan
• 2021–present: National Vice President of the BJP, with responsibility over Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh ^{[10] [11] [12]}

In August 2022, he was appointed as the BJP's election in-charge for the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ^{[13] [14] [15] [16]}

Public statements and activities

In April 2023, Singh criticized the Aam Aadmi Party’s governance in Punjab, alleging economic distress and poor healthcare infrastructure under its rule. ^[17]

He also participated in the "Swachh Teerth" (Clean Pilgrimage) campaign initiated by the BJP in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cleanliness mission. ^[18]

Personal life

Saudan Singh resides in Chandigarh. He was born to Anrat Singh (also known as Anurudh Singh) and Radha Bai. He has several siblings, including Randheer Singh, Het Singh, and Jagat Singh.

References

1. archive, From our online (31 December 2020). "BJP appoints V Satish as organiser, Saudan Singh vice-president". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
2. "बीजेपी में संगठन स्तर पर 3 बड़े बदलाव, सौदान सिंह बने राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष". आज तक (in Hindi). 31 December 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
3. "BJP appoints Saudan Singh as national vice president, V Satish as organiser". The Week. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
4. "भाजपा राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष सौदान सिंह की बोर्डों-निगमों के अफसरों को दो टूक, अब फील्ड में जाना होगा - BJP National Vice President Saudan Singh said Officers of boards and corporations now have to go to the field". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 July 2025.
5. "Saudan Singh named Himachal poll in-charge by BJP, Devendra Singh to be his deputy". The Indian Express. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
6. "Chamoli News: भाजपा राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष सौदान सिंह ने किए बदरीनाथ के दर्शन". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 July 2025.
7. "BJP's senior leader Saudan Singh in Jaipur to help resolve conflict between Jaipur's ex-royal family and state govt". The Times of India. 2 September 2016. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 1 July 2025.
8. "भाजपा संगठन में फेरबदल, सौदान सिंह बने राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष, यहां देखें सूची". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). 31 December 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
9. "BJP appoints V Satish as organiser, Saudan Singh vice-president". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
10. "Himachal BJP: राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष सौदान सिंह बने भाजपा के राज्य चुनाव प्रभारी, देवेंद्र सह प्रभारी". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 July 2025.
11. "BJP के राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष सौदान सिंह पहुंचे शिमला, प्रदेशाध्यक्ष चयन व नगर निगम चुनाव का लेंगे फीडबैक". punjabkesari. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
12. "BJP appoints Saudan Singh as chief election in-charge, Devender Singh Rana as co-incharge for Himachal Pradesh polls 2022". India Today. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
13. "Saudan Singh appointed BJP in-charge for Assembly poll". The Tribune. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
14. Service, Statesman News (30 June 2025). "Rajeev Bindal set to retain BJP Himachal Pradesh president post unopposed". The Statesman. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
15. "Saudan Singh named Himachal poll in-charge by BJP, Devendra Singh to be his deputy". The Indian Express. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
16. "भाजपा ने सौदान सिंह को बनाया हिमाचल प्रदेश का चुनाव प्रभारी". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 July 2025.
17. "BJP's Saudan Singh slams AAP for economic duress and lawlessness in Punjab". Hindustan Times. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
18. "BJP's Saudan Singh takes part in 'Swachh Teerth' on PM's call". The Daily Guardian. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2025.

External links

• Bharatiya Janata Party official website