First transgender representative: Rajan Singh files nomination for high-profile Delhi assembly polls | WATCH

New Delhi: Rajan Singh, first transgender candidate from the Aam Janata Party, files nomination for Kalkaji assembly seat in the upcoming Delhi elections.

Rajan Singh

First transgender candidate Rajan Singh (X/@PTI_News)

New Delhi: Rajan Singh, a transgender candidate from the Aam Janata Party (AJP), has officially filed their nomination for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. Singh is contesting from the Kalkaji seat, a high-profile constituency currently held by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Kalkaji Seat Packed with Prominent Rivals

The Kalkaji seat sees stiff competition, with Atishi of AAP defending her position, former Lok Sabha MP Ramesh Bidhuri contesting for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Alka Lamba, a former AAP member, now representing Congress. The seat holds significance due to its high-profile nature in Delhi’s political landscape.

Rajan Singh’s Political Journey and Background

A 27-year-old transgender rights activist, Rajan Singh heads the National Transgender Welfare Council. Originally from Bihar, Singh moved to Delhi where they live in Sangam Vihar. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Singh contested independently from South Delhi, though they secured just over 300 votes.

Financial Details and Assets of Rajan Singh

According to their affidavit to the Election Commission, Singh’s assets are valued at Rs 92.35 lakh, including Rs 1,300 grams of gold worth Rs 92 lakh, Rs 25,000 in bank deposits, and Rs10,000 in cash. This is a significant increase from the Rs 15.1 lakh assets reported during the last year’s Lok Sabha elections.

Kalkaji’s Voter Demographics and Representation

The Kalkaji constituency has a total of 1,94,515 voters, including 1,06,893 males, 87,617 females, and five transgender voters. Rajan Singh’s candidacy marks a significant moment for transgender representation in Delhi’s political sphere.

 

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