Rajendra Bharti

Rajendra Bharti is an Indian politician and a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress. He has been elected thrice as a Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Datia Vidhansabha constituency, in 1985, 1998 and currently serving as a member of the 16th Madhya Pradesh Assembly from the Datia Vidhansabha.

Personal life
Rajendra Bharti was born in Datia, Madhya Pradesh. He earned his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees, completing his graduation. Professionally, he is an advocate and politician. His father, Shyam Sunder Shyam, was a five-term MLA from Datia, Madhya Pradesh a freedom fighter, and a renowned socio-political figure in Madhya Pradesh.

Political career
Rajendra Bharti  a prominent Indian politician, embarked on his political journey as a youth volunteer within the Congress party, during the tenure of his father, Shyam Sunder, who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). His active involvement led him to make substantial contributions to the Congress Sevadal, where he ascended to the position of President in the District Congress Committee in Datia.

Bharti has participated in Eight elections spanning from 1985 to the present. Notably, he emerged victorious in three of these elections, securing his seat in 1985, 1998, and 2023.

From 1984 to 2007, Rajendra Bharti served as the Chairman of the Agricultural Rural Development Bank in Datia, playing a crucial role in the economic development of the region. Additionally, he held the esteemed position of Vice-Chairman of the State Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank for five years.

Controversy
He filed a case related to paid news against the former Home Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Narottam Mishra, which resulted in Narottam Mishra being suspended from the legislative body.