Rajpal Kashyap (born 20 December 1976) is an Indian politician who is serving as a member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council since 2016 representing the Samajwadi Party. He was vice-president of Lucknow University Students’ Union in year 2003–2004 and President in year 2004–2005. He is State President of Backward Cell of Samajwadi Party.
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council
Assumed office
27 May 2016ConstituencyNominatedState President of Backward Cell of Samajwadi Party
Assumed office
August 2020President of Lucknow University Students’ UnionIn office
2004–2005Personal detailsBornDecember 20, 1976Political party Samajwadi PartyAlma materUniversity of Lucknow (Doctor of Philosophy)ProfessionAgriculturalist
Personal life
Rajpal Kashyap was born to Siyaram Kashyap and Shreemati Kamla on 20 December 1976 in Hardoi district. He received his M. Phil and PhD degrees from the University of Lucknow. Kashyap is married and is an agriculturalist by profession.
Rajpal Kashyap is a Gold Medalist in Lucknow University for Good Educational character and best behaviour, helpful nature and social work in year 2004–2005.
Posts held
| office | Year |
|---|---|
| Hardoi District General Secretary, Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha | 1995–1996 |
| Vice President of Lucknow University Students’ Union | 2003–2004 |
| President of Lucknow University Students’ Union | 2004–2005 |
| National vice president of Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha | 2005–2008 |
| National General Secretary Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha | 2008–2011 |
| State President of Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha, Uttar Pradesh | 2011–unknown |
| Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council | 2016–Incumbent |
| Member of National Working Committee of Samajwadi Party | 2017–Incumbent |
| State President of Backward Cell of Samajwadi Party | 2020–Incumbent |