{ "id": "ep8de1wmn3", "slug": "ravinder-indraj-singh", "title": "Ravinder Indraj Singh", "updated": "2026-10-21", "topic_path": [ { "id": "society", "label": "Society and history", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society" }, { "id": "society.politics", "label": "Politics and government", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society.politics" }, { "id": "society.politics.institutions", "label": "Government and public administration", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society.politics.institutions" }, { "id": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders", "label": "Politicians and government officeholders (biographies)", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders" }, { "id": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.north-indian-politicians", "label": "North Indian politicians", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.north-indian-politicians" }, { "id": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.north-indian-politicians.delhi-punjab-and-haryana-politicians", "label": "Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana politicians", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.north-indian-politicians.delhi-punjab-and-haryana-politicians" }, { "id": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.north-indian-politicians.delhi-punjab-and-haryana-politicians.ministers", "label": "Chief ministers and ministers", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.north-indian-politicians.delhi-punjab-and-haryana-politicians.ministers" } ], "geo": [ { "id": "geo.ind.t2021.society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.north-indian-politicians", "label": "India · 2021 and later: North Indian politicians", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t2021.society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.north-indian-politicians", "path": [ { "id": "geo.ind", "label": "India", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t2021", "label": "India · 2021 and later", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t2021" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t2021.society", "label": "Society and history", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t2021.society" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t2021.society.politics", "label": "Politics and government", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t2021.society.politics" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t2021.society.politics.institutions", "label": "Government and public administration", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t2021.society.politics.institutions" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t2021.society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders", "label": "Politicians and government officeholders (biographies)", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t2021.society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t2021.society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.north-indian-politicians", "label": "North Indian politicians", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t2021.society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.north-indian-politicians" } ] } ], "excerpt": "Ravinder Indraj Singh is an Indian politician of the Bharatiya Janata Party, a Delhi cabinet minister sworn in on February 20, 2025, holding the Social Welfare portfolio.", "snippet": "Ravinder Indraj Singh is an Indian politician of the Bharatiya Janata Party, a Delhi cabinet minister sworn in on February 20, 2025, holding the Social Welfare portfolio.", "node": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.north-indian-politicians.delhi-punjab-and-haryana-politicians.ministers", "markdown": "# Ravinder Indraj Singh\n\nRavinder Indraj Singh is an Indian politician and a member of the [Bharatiya Janata Party](https://www.edgepedia.org/bharatiya-janata-party) (BJP). He is a minister in the [Government of Delhi](https://www.edgepedia.org/government-of-delhi), holding the Social Welfare, SC and ST Welfare, Cooperative, and Elections portfolios.[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh) He was sworn in as a Cabinet minister in the [Rekha Gupta](https://www.edgepedia.org/rekha-gupta)-led Delhi government on February 20, 2025.[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh) • [2](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/delhi/ravinder-indraj-singh-bjps-dalit-face-in-rekha-guptas-delhi-cabinet/articleshow/118420905.cms) He is a first-time member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, representing the Bawana constituency, which he won in the 2025 Delhi assembly election.[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh) • [2](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/delhi/ravinder-indraj-singh-bjps-dalit-face-in-rekha-guptas-delhi-cabinet/articleshow/118420905.cms)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh) |\n| Current office | Minister, Government of Delhi (Social Welfare, SC & ST Welfare, Cooperative, Elections)[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh) |\n| Current offices | MLA, Delhi Legislative Assembly (Bawana), elected 2025[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh) |\n| Education | Bachelor of Arts, Delhi University's School of Open Learning, 2000[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nSingh is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh) He has been an active member of the party's Scheduled Caste Morcha and has played a role in mobilizing support for the party in North Delhi.[2](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/delhi/ravinder-indraj-singh-bjps-dalit-face-in-rekha-guptas-delhi-cabinet/articleshow/118420905.cms)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nSingh is from Bawana in the North Delhi district. He is the son of Indraj Singh, a former legislator from the Narela constituency.[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh) He completed a [Bachelor of Arts](https://www.edgepedia.org/bachelor-of-arts) degree in 2000 through distance education at [Delhi University](https://www.edgepedia.org/delhi-university)'s School of Open Learning.[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh)\n\n## Career\n\nSingh was elected to the [Delhi Legislative Assembly](https://www.edgepedia.org/delhi-legislative-assembly) from the Bawana constituency in the 2025 Delhi assembly election.[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh) On February 20, 2025, he took oath as a Cabinet minister in the government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and was assigned the Social Welfare and SC/ST Welfare departments.[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh) He was one of six leaders inducted into the Cabinet that day, alongside Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Kapil Mishra, and [Pankaj Kumar Singh](https://www.edgepedia.org/pankaj-kumar-singh-politician).[2](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/delhi/ravinder-indraj-singh-bjps-dalit-face-in-rekha-guptas-delhi-cabinet/articleshow/118420905.cms) As minister, he also holds the [Cooperative](https://www.edgepedia.org/cooperative) and Elections portfolios.[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh)\n\n## Electoral history\n\nIn the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly election, Singh contested the Bawana constituency, a seat reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates, and won with 119,515 votes. He defeated his nearest rival, Jai Bhagwan of the [Aam Aadmi Party](https://www.edgepedia.org/aam-aadmi-party), by a margin of 31,475 votes.[1](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh)\n\n## Issues specific to Singh\n\nIn January 2026, Singh said strict action would be taken against anyone found using words deemed insensitive or objectionable toward [Sikh Gurus](https://www.edgepedia.org/sikh-gurus). Speaking to reporters at the Delhi Assembly premises, he said, \"Any objectionable remark against revered Gurus or saints is condemnable and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.\" His comments came after BJP legislators staged protests in the Delhi Assembly and accused Aam Aadmi Party leader and Leader of the Opposition Atishi of making derogatory remarks about Sikh Gurus during a House session on January 6, 2026, allegations that led to repeated disruptions in the Assembly and to a privilege notice from the Assembly. Atishi denied the allegations, writing in her reply to the notice, \"I state with utmost clarity and sincerity that I have never made any derogatory remark against Sikh gurus, either in the House on January 6, 2026, or at any other point in time in my life. I categorically deny the allegation.\"[3](https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/no-mercy-for-those-using-insensitive-words-for-saints-delhi-minister-ravinder-indraj-1037791)\n\nIn March 2025, Singh welcomed a budgetary allocation of ₹800 million (₹80 crore) under the Improvement Scheme for SC/ST colonies, saying the decision marked a step toward strengthening the social and civic infrastructure of Delhi.[4](https://indianews.com.au/delhi-govt-committed-to-development-of-sc-st-colonies-minister-ravindra-indraj-singh/)\n\n## Positions and voting record\n\n### Religious remarks in the Assembly\n\nSingh said that saints and Gurus have made sacrifices for the protection of the nation, society, and faith, and that disrespect toward them is unacceptable. He said the issue should not be viewed through a political lens and that hurting religious sentiments undermines social harmony, adding that the administration would act firmly against anyone found responsible for such remarks.[3](https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/no-mercy-for-those-using-insensitive-words-for-saints-delhi-minister-ravinder-indraj-1037791)\n\n### Pollution\n\nReferring to a pollution debate in the Delhi Assembly that could not be taken up because of disruptions, Singh questioned the Opposition's seriousness on issues affecting public health. He said the previous Aam Aadmi Party government had failed to effectively address pollution during its tenure and was now politicizing the matter, saying, \"When the present government is seeking a serious discussion and long-term solutions on pollution, the Opposition leadership appears more focused on politics than on public issues.\"[3](https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/no-mercy-for-those-using-insensitive-words-for-saints-delhi-minister-ravinder-indraj-1037791)\n\n### Encroachments\n\nOn the removal of encroachments, Singh said, \"Encroachments cause inconvenience to the public. The administration is only performing its duty as per the law, and turning this into a political issue is unwarranted.\"[3](https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/no-mercy-for-those-using-insensitive-words-for-saints-delhi-minister-ravinder-indraj-1037791)\n\n### Welfare of SC/ST colonies\n\nAs social welfare minister, Singh has said the Delhi government is committed to the development of SC/ST colonies. He expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for the allocation of ₹800 million (₹80 crore) under the Improvement Scheme for SC/ST colonies in the 2025 budget.[4](https://indianews.com.au/delhi-govt-committed-to-development-of-sc-st-colonies-minister-ravindra-indraj-singh/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Ravinder Indraj Singh Latest News, Updates in Hindi - AajTak](https://www.aajtak.in/topic/ravinder-indraj-singh)\n2. [Ravinder Indraj Singh: BJP's Dalit face in Rekha Gupta's Delhi Cabinet - The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/delhi/ravinder-indraj-singh-bjps-dalit-face-in-rekha-guptas-delhi-cabinet/articleshow/118420905.cms)\n3. [No mercy for those using insensitive words for saints: Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj - The Hans India](https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/no-mercy-for-those-using-insensitive-words-for-saints-delhi-minister-ravinder-indraj-1037791)\n4. [Delhi govt committed to development of SC/ST colonies: Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh - Australia India News](https://indianews.com.au/delhi-govt-committed-to-development-of-sc-st-colonies-minister-ravindra-indraj-singh/)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › North Indian politicians › Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana politicians › Chief ministers and ministers*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 29, 2026; Sep 30, 2026 · Edited: Sep 29, 2026; Sep 30, 2026; Oct 15, 2026; Oct 21, 2026 · Last review: Sep 30, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n", "same_as": [], "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/ravinder-indraj-singh", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/ravinder-indraj-singh.md", "license": { "name": "Edgepedia Community License 1.0", "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license", "summary": "Free with credit, commercial use included. 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