Shyam Singh Yadav Age, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
Shyam Singh Yadav Age, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
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Wife: Pushpa Yadav
Hometown: Jaunpur
Age: 70 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Retired civil servant • Shooter • Advocate • Politician |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Salt & pepper |
| Civil Servant | |
| Service | Provincial Civil Service (PSC) of Uttar Pradesh |
| Batch | 1982 |
| Year of Retirement | 2014 |
| Career Postings | • 1983: Training at Administrative Training Institute (AIT), Nainital • 1984: Deputy Collector/Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Meerut, Sardhana, Mawana, and Baghpat  • 1986: Deputy Collector/SDM of Ballia • 1987: Deputy Collector/SDM of Bulandshahar  • 1988: Deputy Collector/SDM of Muzaffarnagar • 1991: Deputy Collector/SDM of Bijnor  • 1991: Joint Secretary of Moradabad Development Authority (MDA), Moradabad • 1992: City Magistrate of Banda • 1993: Officer–on–Special Duty of Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), Ghaziabad  • 1996: Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition) of Meerut  • 1999: Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition) of Ghaziabad • 2001: Secretary of Hapur-Pilkhuwa Development Authority (HPDA), Hapur, Ghaziabad  • 2003: Secretary of Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), Ghaziabad • 2005: Additional Commissioner of Gorakhpur  • 2005: Additional Commissioner of Agra  • 2009: Joint Secretary of Sports in Secretariat  • 2011: Joint Secretary of Civil Defence in Secretariat • 2012: Vice-Chairman of Muzaffarnagar Development Authority, Muzaffarnagar • 2014: Retired as Special Secretary of Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Shooting | |
| Disciplines | • Air Weapons • 25 meter pistol • 50 meter rifle • Shot gun (clay pigeon) • Big bore rifle |
| Medal(s) | Gold • 1988 - 1989: .22 Bore Rifle Shooting (Officer) in 14th U.P. State Shooting Championship Competition in Bareilly • 1 September 1993 - 8 September 1993: Centre Fire Pistol (NR) Championship 25 M. in 3rd G.V. Mavalankar Shooting Championship Competition in Coimbatore  • 1995 - 1996: .22 Bore Rifle (Team-A), ‘Team-A’ Air Pistol, .22 Bore Pistol/Revolver, and Center Fire Revolver/Pistol .32 Bore in 18th U.P. State Shooting Championship Competition in Bijnor • 2000 - 2001: Center Fire Revolver/Pistol .32 Bore, .22 Bore Standard Pistol, and Double Trap (Team) in 23rd U.P. State Shooting Championship Competition in Bareilly Silver • 1 September 1993 - 8 September 1993: Standard Pistol (NR) Championship and Air Pistol (NR) Championship 10 M. in 3rd G.V. Mavalankar Shooting Championship Competition in Coimbatore • 1994 - 1995: .32 Bore Revolver Pistol Shooting in 17th U.P. State Shooting Championship Competition in Bareilly • 9 November 1994: Fire Pistol (ISU) Championship 25 M. (Team) in 38th National Shooting Championship Competition (N.S.C.C.) in Kanpur • 1995 - 1996: Air Rifle , Air Pistol, and .22 Bore Pistol/Revolver (Team-A) in 18th U.P. State Shooting Championship Competition in Bijnor  • 27 December 1996 - 8 January 1997: Centre Fire Pistol Championship 25 M. (ISU) Men Team and Rapid Fire Pistol Championship 25 M. (ISU) (Team) in 40th N.S.C.C. in Asansol • 1997 - 1998: Center Fire Revolver/Pistol in 20th U.P. State Shooting Championship Competition in Varanasi • 3 November 1998 - 10 November 1998: Clay Pigeon Double Trap 10.11.98 Shooting (NR) Championship in 8th G.V. Mavalankar Shooting Championship Competition in Delhi • 9 April 2001 - 16 April 2001: Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting (ISU) Championship in 44th N.S.S.C. in Bikaner • 23 November 2004 - 27 November 2004: Clay Pigeon Double Trap (ISSF) National Championship (Team) in 48th N.S.C.C. in New Delhi Bronze • 28 April 1993 - 11 May 1993: Standard Pistol (NR) Championship 25 M. in 36th National Shooting Championship Competition (N.S.C.C.) in Ahmedabad • 1995 - 1996: .32 Bore Center Fire Revolver/ Pistol in 18th U.P. State Shooting Championship Competition in Bijnor • 27 December 1996 - 8 January 1997: Standard Pistol Championship 25 M. (ISU) (Team) in 40th N.S.C.C. in Asansol • 1997 - 1998: .22 Bore Standard Pistol in 20th U.P. State Shooting Championship Competition in Varanasi • 10 January 1999 - 17 January 1999: Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting (ISU) Championship (Team) in 42nd N.S.C.C. in Chennai • 17 February 2000 - 22 February 2000: Clay Pigeon Double Trap Shooting (ISU) Championship (Team) in 43rd N.S.C.C. in New Delhi • 10 November 2000 - 17 November 2000: Clay Pigeon Double Trap 17.11.00 Shooting (NR) Championship in 10th G.V. Mavalankar Shooting Championship Competition in Meerut • 5 March 2002 - 13 March 2002: Clay Pigeon Double Trap National Championship Men (Team) in 45th N.S.C.C. in Meerut/Delhi • 30 November 2002 - 4 December 2002: Clay Pigeon Double Trap (ISSF) National Championship (Team) in 46th N.S.C.C. in New Delhi • 7 December 2003 - 17 December 2003: Clay Pigeon Double Trap (ISSF) National Championship (Team) in 47th N.S.C.C. in Hyderabad |
| Awards | • Laxman Award in 2001 by Uttar Pradesh government  • Lifetime Achievement Award at Bharat Youth Awards in 2021  |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)  |
| Political Journey | • 2019- Became first time Member of Parliament (MP) from Jaunpur Lok Sabha constituency  • 2019- Appointed leader of BSP Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) panel |
| Parliamentary Committees | As a chairperson • 9 October 2019 - 8 October 2020: Committee on Papers Laid on the Table As a member • 2016-2019: Hindi Rajbhasha Committee • 13 September 2019 - 12 September 2020: Coal, Mines, and Steel Committee • 16 September 2019 - present: Joint Committee on Offices of Profit • 13 September 2020 - 12 September 2021: Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj • 1 May 2022 - 30 April 2023: Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee • 21 November 2019 - 8 October 2020: General Purposes Committee • 13 September 2021 - 12 September 2023: Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj • 1 May 2022 - 30 April 2023: Parliamentary Estimate Committee • 11 October 2022 - 10 October 2023: Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) • 13 September 2023 - present: Coal, Mines, and Steel Committee |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 31 March 1954 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 70 Years |
| Birthplace | Ranipatti, Mokalpur, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jaunpur |
| School | • Primary School in Kanawa, Mariyahu, Jaunpur • BNB Inter College, Mariyahu, Jaunpur (9th & 10th) • TD Inter College, Jaunpur (11th & 12th) |
| College/University | University of Allahabad, Allahadbad |
| Educational Qualification | • Master of Science (MSc) in Mathematics in 1976 • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1979 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste/Category | Yadav (OBC - Other Backward Class) |
| Address | Ranipatti, Mokalpur, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh - 222161 |
| Hobbies | • Adventure activities (Horse riding, Gliding, Flying) • Playing tabla • Horseriding  |
| Controversy | 2 Persons Caught in Train In November 2023, TTE Hamid Ali of Shramjeevi SF Express (12392) caught 2 people travelling on 2 first-class AC seats booked in the name of Shyam Singh Yadav and his wife. When he asked the persons about tickets, they told him that they were Yadav's men and also called Yadav who scolded Ali. Later, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) spoke to Yadav, fined those 2 people Rs 3640, and sent them to sleeper class. Yadav later claimed that those 2 people were his PA (personal assistant) and security guard (gunner). Yadav also said that he could not board the train due to some issues, and sent his men instead. He alleged that he was not a MP who created ruckus and accused railway officials of making a news out of such small issue. check sources Hindustan |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Official Website • WhatsApp |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 11 March 1986 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Pushpa Yadav (Advocate)  |
| Children | Son- Parth Yadav  Daughter(s)- 1  |
| Parents | Father- Umashankar Singh Yadav (farmer) Mother- Indrawati Yadav  |
| Siblings | Sister- Krishn Lila Yadav (younger; judge)  Note: He has 7 siblings.  |
| Other Relatives | Niece- Tejal Singh (works in Barcelona, Spain)  Brother-in-law- Sachin Yadav (Chief Development Officer - CDO)  |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary/Income (approx.) | Rs 23 Lakhs (as of 2023-2024) |
| Assets/Properties (as of 2024) | Movable Assets • Cash: Rs. 72,360 • Deposits in Banks: Rs. 1,84,90,200 • Bonds, Debentures and Shares in companies: Rs. 1,45,13,168 • LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 4,23,888 • Jewellery: Rs. 90,900 • Rifles & pistols: Rs. 57,58,619 Immovable Assets • Agricultural Land: Rs. 1,98,49,000 • Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 52,85,000 • Residential Buildings: Rs. 2,05,000 |
| Net Worth (approx.) | 6 crores 46 lakhs (as of 2024) check sources ECI Affidavit |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shyam Singh Yadav
Shyam Singh Yadav was born into a poor family in Jaunpur.
Shyam Singh Yadav’s ancestral house in Jaunpur
He later attended local schools where he got good marks in his examinations.
Shyam Singh Yadav during his school days
While studying in college, he joined the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Air Wing where he got interested in flying.
Shyam Singh Yadav during his college days
Yadav joined Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services (UPPCS) in 1982 and served in important positions in various districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Shyam Singh Yadav when he was serving as a civil servant
In 1987, he survived a crash in the Himalayan Car Rally.
Shyam Singh Yadav during the 1997 Himalayan Car Rally
In the late 1990s, he started taking part in shooting tournaments and won several medals. He later became the only shooter in India who has been awarded the ‘Renowned Shot’ category certificate in all disciplines of shooting.
Yadav also participated in various tournaments including the 9th Asian Shooting Championship held in Langkawi (Malaysia) in January 1999, the World Cup Shooting Championship held in Lonato (Italy) in June 2001, and the World Cup Shooting Championship held in Shanghai China 2002.
Shyam Singh Yadav with Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (right) during a shooting competition
He later completed the Coaches Course ‘C’ Class and Judges ‘B’ Course of the International Shooting Sport Federation (I.S.S.F).
Shyam Singh Yadav when he was doing the Judges’ course
He also served as the coach of the Indian team in various competitions such as the Asian Games in Doha, Qatar in December 2006 and the Shooting World Cup in Cyprus in September 2007.
Shyam Singh Yadav during the 2006 Asian Games
He was the coach of the Indian team in the Beijing Olympic Games in August 2008 where Abhinav Bindra won India’s first individual gold medal in Olympics history.
Shyam Singh Yadav (middle row, third from right) with the Indian contingent for the 2008 Olympics
He has also worked as a technical official in various tournaments such as the 9th SAF Games in Islamabad, Pakistan in March 2004 and the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
Shyam Singh Yadav when he was a technical official
Yadav has also served as the treasurer of the vice president of the Uttar Pradesh Olympic Committee in 2000 and the National Rifle Association of India in 2003.
Shyam Singh Yadav (second from left) during a meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Olympic Committee
In 2008, he acquired a student pilot license from the Civil Aviation Ministry which permitted him to fly a single-engine airplane.
Shyam Singh Yadav after acquiring his student pilot license
From 2016 to 2019, Shyam Singh Yadav served as a member of the Advisory Board of the Central Board of Film Certification, Mumbai.
Shyam Singh Yadav with Raj Babbar (left) when he was a member of the Advisory Board of the Central Board of Film Certification
He later joined the Bahujan Samaj Party and became a member of parliament after winning the 2019 General Elections from the Jaunpur constituency.
Shyam Singh Yadav being congratulated by his supporters after winning the 2019 Lok Sabha elections
He later became popular for praising Rahul Gandhi as a mature leader, accusing Nitin Gadkari of being partial and requesting BSP high command to join the INDI Alliance.
Shyam Singh Yadav with Rahul Gandhi during Bharat Jodo Yatra
Yadav has also acted in a film, a TV serial named ‘Uthap Puthal’, and also featured in a documentary on Shukratal, a Hindu pilgrimage destination in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Shyam Singh Yadav in a still from the TV show ‘Uthal Puthal’
In 2021, he was elected president of the Uttar Pradesh Rifle Association (UPSRA) for the record 4th time. He developed many shooting ranges across Uttar Pradesh.
He became the working president of All India Yadav Mahasabha in 2022.
Shyam Singh Yadav being congratulated after becoming the working president of All India Yadav Mahasabha
He made headlines in May 2024 when BSP removed Shrikala Reddy Singh , Dhananjay Singh ‘s wife, as their candidate from Jaunpur for the 2024 Lok Sabha constituency and announced Shyam Singh Yadav as their candidate.
He is also a member of the Executive Council of the University of Allahabad.
He is also a Supreme Court lawyer and has fought many cases.
Shyam Singh Yadav during a Supreme Court Hearing being done through video conferencing
Yadav likes to play different types of sports to maintain his fitness.
Shyam Singh Yadav doing shooting and playing other games during a tournament
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