Saudan Singh
Saudan Singh is an Indian politician and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He has held several organizational roles in both the BJP and its ideological parent, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. As of 2021, he serves as the National Vice President of the BJP.
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.Political career
Singh began his political career through the RSS, where he served in several pracharak 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
- 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, Chhattisgarh
- 2004–2007: Zonal General Secretary for Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana
- 2007–2020: Joint National General Secretary 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
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.He also participated in the "Swachh Teerth" campaign initiated by the BJP in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cleanliness mission.