Digvijay Singh (14 November 1955 – 24 June 2010) was an Indian politician from the state of Bihar, and an associate of George Fernandes of Janata Dal and later Samata Party, now led by Uday Mandal its President.
In 1983, Digvijay Singh accompanied veteran socialist politician Chandrashekhar during his 'Bharat Yatra' march through the heartland of India.
[11] In 1990, when the Vishwanath Pratap Singh government at the Center fell later that year and Chandrashekhar formed a government with the outside support of the Indian National Congress, Digvijay Singh was made a Union Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance and Union Deputy Minister, Ministry of External Affairs.
[17][18] After winning the 2009 General elections, Digvijay Singh set out to create a political platform, called Lok Morcha.
He was the driving force behind uniting Politicians against the Nitish Kumar Government in Bihar, working closely with leaders like Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh.
[20] Digvijay Singh served as the President of The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) from 1999 until his death.
[21][22] While he was a minister at the Central Government, Digvijay Singh was instrumental in getting the Sports Authority of India to open a Special Area Games Center in his hometown of Gidhaur.
[23] Digvijay Singh built the Sona Devi Charitable Hospital in his home town of Gidhaur.
[26] His body was flown to India and then taken to Bihar by train in a special carriage attached to the Poorva Express.
His body was cremated on 24 June on the banks of Nakti river in his native village of Nayagaon, Gidhaur (Bihar).