Neeraj Singh – The Active Member of BJP
Neeraj was officially designated as the BJP’s first “active member” in Uttar Pradesh in October 2024. This status reflects his involvement in membership drives, where he must enrol at least 50 new primary members per assembly in order to be considered an “active member.”
His induction marked a turning point in his career, showing how he went from being a background organiser to a respected party official. He previously managed major organisational efforts in his father’s Lucknow constituency and co-convened the membership campaign for the Awadh region.
Neeraj Singh as ‘Viksit Bharat Ambassador’
Neeraj’s leadership during the BJP’s “Viksit Bharat Ambassador” campaign was crucial to his growing influence. Through the NaMo app campaign, he added more than 50,000 new ambassadors nationwide in a single week in March 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally commended Singh for this accomplishment. This achievement validated his abilities to mobilise youth supporters and digital volunteers.
Lucknow’s ‘Go To Person’ – Neeraj Singh
Neeraj’s ties to Lucknow play a significant role in his appeal. His hometown and his father’s Lok Sabha seat is Lucknow. With the slogan “Abki Baar 5 Lakh Paar,” he regularly hosts five nukkad sabhas every day and has been called the city’s “go-to person.” These sabhas are intended to increase election margins and mobilise voters.
He received more than a hundred calls from constituents every day as a result of his accessibility, and he continues to be known for his straightforwardness, moral principles, and regard for grassroots activists. He ensures that his work emphasises his heritage more than anything else.
When it comes to Nepotism?
Neeraj has addressed criticisms linking his rise to nepotism and pointed out that genuine leadership comes from years of organisational work rather than entitlement from birthright. He defended his path as legitimate political apprenticeship rather than privileged inheritance, asserting that critics confuse inherited entitlement with earned responsibility.
Before Politician, A Sportsman
Beyond politics, Neeraj has also represented Uttar Pradesh in national badminton competitions. In early 2023, he played in the All India Masters Ranking Badminton Tournament in Udaipur. It marked his debut at the national level in the sport, reflecting his personal versatility and willingness to engage beyond political arenas.
In addition to campaigning and sports, Neeraj has led social initiatives aligned with development agendas. During the COVID‑19 pandemic, he organised the Atal Health Fair, distributed masks and sanitiser, and launched job fairs in Lucknow that provided employment to over 25,000 young people. His work in sanitation drives under the Swachh Bharat mission and various youth outreach campaigns further pointed to his ambition to blend social work with political engagement.
Many people say that while Rajnath Singh has driven infrastructure and defence advancements in the country, Neeraj anchors himself in social upliftment and youth empowerment. This acts as a contributing factor to the narrative of the “Double Engine” leadership model transforming the city.
About Neeraj Singh
Over the past few years, Neeraj Singh has emerged as a visible and proactive face of youth leadership within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was born into the house of India’s Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh. He is also the younger sibling of Pankaj Singh, a longstanding MLA from Noida and vice‑president of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. We have seen how Pankaj has already established himself, Neeraj’s entry is more gradual. In the beginning, he was he was seen at organizational works, and now he is visible at grassroot levels.
Neeraj Singh exemplifies the next generation of BJP leadership. He combines heritage of a political family, digital savvy, organizational skill, and also focus on youth and social service.
He is carving out a distinct identity in Lucknow’s political landscape. He works not merely as Rajnath Singh’s son, but as a dynamic leader in his own right.
This article is a part of a series on what young heirs from famous political dynasties are saying.