Maharaj Anand Singh (born 4 January 1939) is an Indian politician who was elected as a Member of Parliament to 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th Lok Sabha from the Gonda constituency.
[2] He rose to prominence during the 1971 Lok Sabha elections when he contested and won the Gonda parliamentary seat, defeating his uncle, Devendra Pratap Singh alias Lallan Saheb.
This electoral contest, characterized by intense rivalry between family members, showcased Raja Anand Singh's strategic acumen and popularity among voters.
Raja Anand Singh's tenure as Member of Parliament from Gonda was distinguished by his outspoken demeanor and unwavering commitment to his constituents.
Despite facing criticism and discontent from within his own ranks, including from his deputy, Manoj Pandey, Singh defended his actions by asserting the need to verify the authenticity of complaints before initiating inquiries, which eventually turned out to be honest and beneficial decision, stopping any biased suspensions or terminations of officials in his department unlawfully.