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Here’s a detailed overview of Rajiv Pratap Rudy’s family:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Immediate Family

• Spouse: Neelam Pratap (née, formerly an Air India/Indian Airlines air hostess). Married on 9 March 1991 after meeting during Rudy’s pilot training in the early ’90s .

• Children: Two daughters:

  • Avshreya Rudy (b. 1993) – a lawyer and polo player

  • Atisha Pratap Singh (b. 2000) – a trained Kuchipudi dancer 

👨‍👩‍👦 Parents & Origins

• Father: Vishwanath Singh (also referred to as V.N. Singh)

• Mother: Prabha Singh 

• Born 30 March 1962, in Patna, Bihar; ancestral roots in Amnour, Saran district 

🎓 Education & Early Life

• Completed:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Economics

  • LL.B. from Panjab University

  • M.A. in Economics from Magadh University 

• Worked as an Economics lecturer at A.N. College, Patna before entering politics 

• Also holds a commercial pilot license (A‑320) and is a licensed pilot

📝 Family & Personal Highlights

• Met his wife Neelam while training as a pilot; they share a deep bond rooted in aviation .

• Daughters reflect a blend of academia, sports, and arts—Avshreya in law & polo, Atisha in classical dance .

• The family often appears together at private and public events, maintaining a cohesive yet low-key presence.

🚀 Early Life & Education

• Born on March 30, 1962, in Patna, with family roots in Amnour, Saran, Bihar .

• Schooled at St. Michael’s High School, Patna; relocated to Chandigarh for BA (Hons) in Economics and LLB from Panjab University, followed by an MA in Economics from Magadh University .

• Worked as an economics lecturer at A.N. College, Patna, before venturing into politics .

✈️ Aviation & Academia

• A licensed commercial pilot (A‑320)—known as perhaps the only Parliamentarian flying Airbus jets for a private airline .

• Flew fighter jets (Rafale) at Aero India events, showcasing his passion for aviation.

🏛️ Political Career

• Entered politics via student leadership; elected MLA from Taraiya (1990) on a Janata Dal ticket .

• Four-time Lok Sabha MP: elected from Chapra/Saran in 1996, 1999, 2014, and 2024 .

• Served in Rajya Sabha (2008–2014) .

• Held Union Minister roles under Vajpayee and Modi:

  • Commerce & Industry (2002–2003)

  • Civil Aviation (2003–2004)

  • Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (2014–2017)

  • Parliamentary Affairs (2014–2016) 

🗳️ Political Highlights

• In 2014, he defeated Rabri Devi, a former Bihar CM, in the Saran seat—a significant political achievement .

• In 2024, he reclaimed the Saran seat by defeating Rohini Acharya Yadav, Lalu Prasad’s daughter .

🧵 Roles & Recognition

• Served as BJP National Spokesperson (post-2018) 

• Leads the Standing Committee on Water Resources .

• Advocates for infrastructure and anti-encroachment in Saran; recently pushed CRIF funding for road expansion (~₹81.5 Crore)

• Argued before the Supreme Court on highway encroachment issues 

🌟 Unique Traits & Controversies

• Remarkable as a pilot-politician, having flown both commercial and fighter jets 

• Enjoys widespread respect across political and bureaucratic ranks for combining technical expertise with parliamentary duties.

• Faced public scrutiny in 2021 when idle ambulances were found at his community center during the COVID crisis 

📌 Quick Profile

Rajiv Pratap Rudy stands out as a rarefied multi-talented leader—equally at ease in the cockpit, classroom, or Parliament. His journey reflects intellectual depth, administrative capability, and a hands-on approach to national service.

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