Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/02/1947 |
| Age | 79 years |
| Birthplace | Indore, Holkar State, British India (now Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India) |
Latest News about Digvijaya Singh
13/01/2026
Veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh announced that he will vacate his Rajya Sabha seat upon the expiry of his current term on 9 April 2026 and will not seek a third consecutive term. The decision followed a request from Madhya Pradesh Congress Scheduled Caste Department President Pradeep Ahirwar to make way for a Scheduled Caste representative, promoting Dalit self-respect and political participation. Singh clarified that this step does not indicate retirement from politics and reaffirmed his commitment to continue working actively for the Congress party and public causes in Madhya Pradesh.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Diggi Raja | ||||||
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (Semi Bald) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Amrita Rai (2014-2015) |
| Marriage Date | 11 December 1969 |
Family
| Father | Raja Balbhadra Singh II | ||||
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| Mother | Rani Aparna Kumari | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Digvijaya Singh is an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress (INC). | |
| 2. He became a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha on 10 April 2014. | |
| 3. From 2004 to 2018, he served as the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee. | |
| 4. Digvijaya Singh has been the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for two terms, from 1993 to 2003. | |
| 5. In 1970, he received an offer from Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia to join Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS). | |
| 6. During his tenure as CM of Madhya Pradesh, the state received three prestigious international awards for development achievements. | |
| 7. Amrita Rai was previously married to Anand Pradhan, an associate professor of journalism at IIMC, New Delhi. | |
| 8. He is the first Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh to complete two full five-year terms. | |
| 9. In April 2014, an intimate picture of Digvijaya Singh and Amrita Rai went viral on the internet, sparking headlines. | |
| 10. Digvijaya Singh has represented the Central Zone cricket team. | |
| 11. His name is alternately spelled as Dig Vijay Singh. |