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BSP MLA Umashankar Singh dies at 55

Umashankar Singh, the sole Bahujan Samaj Party MLA in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 55. He died at a private hospital in Delhi while undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. Singh represented the Rasra constituency in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh.

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What Happened

Bahujan Samaj Party MLA Umashankar Singh died on Wednesday at 8:30 PM in a private hospital in Delhi. He had been receiving medical treatment for a brain tumour. Singh served as the representative for the Rasra constituency and was the only member of the Bahujan Samaj Party in the 403-seat Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Following the announcement of his death, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences. BSP president Mayawati also paid tribute to Singh, describing him as a dedicated and honest party worker. Singh began his political career as a student leader before his tenure as an MLA.

Key Facts

  1. Umashankar Singh was 55 years old at the time of his death.Source not recorded
  2. He was the only BSP MLA in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.Source not recorded
  3. Singh represented the Rasra constituency in Ballia district.Source not recorded
  4. He died while undergoing treatment for a brain tumour in a Delhi hospital.Source not recorded
  5. BSP president Mayawati and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences.Source not recorded

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