Prashant Singh

For the Indian cricketer, see Prashant Singh (cricketer).

Prashant Singh (born 26 October 1986) is an Indian politician. As of 2017, he is a member of Samajwadi Party. He represented the Handia Constituency in Allahabad as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly^[1][2] Allahabad. When first elected, he was the youngest MLA in India. However, a case was filed in his name about fake age proofs.^[3][4][5]

Prashant Singh
Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office 2013–2017
Preceded by	Maheshnarayan Singh
Succeeded by	Hakim Lal Bind
Constituency	Handia
Personal details
Born	(1986-10-26) 26 October 1986 (age 38) Handiya, Allahabad
Nationality	Indian
Residence(s)	Junedpur, Hanumanganj, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Profession	Politician

Early life

According to his political Advisor Ankaj Tiwari, Singh received his primary education in Dehradoon. He pursued and received an LL.M. degree from Dehradoon Law College.^[6] While he was in school, his father Mahesh Narayan, who was also an MLA of Handia, died of a chronic disease.^[7] After his father's death, Singh contested the Legislative Assembly election from Handia and won.^[8][9]