# BSP’s Only Uttar Pradesh MLA Uma Shankar Singh Dies at 55

2026-08-06T11:35:10+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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Uma Shankar Singh, the BSP’s only MLA in Uttar Pradesh, died at 55 while receiving treatment for a brain tumour, party leaders told the Hindustan Times. His mortal remains were later brought to his Lucknow residence, OdishaTV reported, though its report gave no timing or details of his death. Singh represented Rasra in Ballia and won three successive Assembly elections from 2012 to 2022. He was the sole BSP member in the 403-seat Assembly. BSP chief Mayawati, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav offered condolences. The available reports provide no further medical information.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/uma-shankar-singh-lone-mla-of-mayawatis-party-in-up-dies-at-55-101785987275356.html>
- odishatv.in <https://odishatv.in/videosodisha/society/bsp-mla-uma-shankar-singhs-mortal-remains-brought-to-lucknow-home-otv-12234741>

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