Tejpal Singh is an Indian politician and a member of the 16th Legislative Assembly of India. Earlier, he was a member of

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. Currently, he represents the

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constituency of Uttar Pradesh and is a member of the

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political party.

Early life and education

Tejpal Singh was born in Mathura district. He attended

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and attained Master of Arts degree.

Political career

Tejpal Singh has been a MLA for three terms. He represented the

constituency and is a member of the

political party. In 1997, he criticised

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as the "biggest traitor of India" and a "British agent". He also criticised BJP for staying silent over the spread of

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sentiments by the Ambedkarites.Aaj Agra, 1997, 28 July 1997

Posts held

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Early life and education

Political career

Posts held

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