T. S. Singh Deo

Some Lesser Known Facts About T. S. Singh Deo

• T. S. Singh Deo is an Indian politician and social worker with over four decades of experience in politics. He is one of the key leaders within the Chhattisgarh Congress. He is one of the wealthiest Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Chhattisgarh. In 2023, he was appointed as the first Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.

• He entered into politics in 1983 by contesting Municipal Committee elections and went on to become one of the most influential politicians of the Chhattisgarh.

  

• He assumed the position of the 118th Maharaj of Surguja in 2001. Despite holding this honorable title, he has expressed his preference for not actively using it.

• He shared a close bond with his grandfather, Maharaja Ambikeshwar Saran Singh Deo. They would often attend Dussehra fairs together, riding on elephants.

• He has actively collaborated with numerous social service organizations, including UNICEF.

  

• There have been speculations regarding a perceived rivalry between T. S. Singh Deo and Bhupesh Baghel, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, in their aspirations for the post of Chief Minister. ^[6]The Times of India

  

• In 2018, he held the distinction of being one of the wealthiest MLAs in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, with a reported net worth exceeding 500 crores. ^[7]MyNeta

• He possesses a strong fondness for adventurous activities. In one instance in 2023, he shared a captivating video of his skydiving adventure in Australia.