Meet 'Ashwa Magadhira': Raja Bhaiya's New Horse Whose Price Tag Could Get You A Noida Villa
Meet 'Ashwa Magadhira': Raja Bhaiya's New Horse Whose Price Tag Could Get You A Noida Villa Published By, Edited By Last Updated: May 28, 2026
Meet 'Ashwa Magadhira': Raja Bhaiya's New Horse Whose Price Tag Could Get You A Noida Villa Published By, Edited By Last Updated: May 28, 2026, 08:49 IST Ashwa Magadhira was gifted to Raja Bhaiya by a close associate — and what's more, this is reportedly the lower end of what this breed can cost. Scroll on for the number. Raghuraj Pratap Singh, 58, is the MLA from Kunda constituency in Pratapgarh district — and he has held that seat continuously since 1993. If you thought gifting someone a luxury watch or a fancy car was extravagant, meet Raghuraj Pratap Singh — the man his followers simply call Raja Bhaiya — who just received a thoroughbred horse worth Rs 2.5 crore as a present. And no, it wasn’t just led into a stable quietly. It got a tilak, an aarti, and a crowd that showed up just to catch a glimpse. Welcome to the world of Raja Bhaiya. Where even the horses get a royal welcome. First, Who Exactly Is Raja Bhaiya? If you’re not from Uttar Pradesh, here’s your crash course. Raghuraj Pratap Singh, 58, is the MLA from Kunda constituency in Pratapgarh district — and he has held that seat continuously since 1993. That’s over three decades without losing a single election, in a state where political fortunes can collapse overnight. He is the national president of his own party, Jansatta Dal, and is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and feared politicians in all of UP.
He is old-school bahubali in the truest sense — a feudal strongman with a loyal base, a palace, a stable full of horses, and a larger-than-life personality that makes him impossible to ignore. His ancestral home, the Beti Mahal in Kunda, is practically a fortress. The Indian state has tried — and largely failed — to clip his wings. The POTA Years — When He Was Jailed And Still Won Raja Bhaiya’s most dramatic chapter came in 2002, when the Mayawati government slapped him with charges under POTA — the Prevention of Terrorism Act — in connection with the alleged killing of a DSP. He was arrested and sent to jail. Most politicians would have crumbled. Raja Bhaiya? He contested elections from prison, and his supporters still voted for him in droves. The charges were eventually dropped, and he walked out with his political career not just intact but stronger. He later served as the Jail Minister and Food Minister in the Samajwadi Party government under Akhilesh Yadav — yes, the man once jailed under POTA became the minister in charge of jails. Back To The Horse — And What A Horse It Is The new arrival at the Beti Mahal is named Ashwa Magadhira — a thoroughbred, which is widely considered the finest racing breed in the world. Originally developed in 18th-century England, thoroughbreds are bred for speed, stamina, and spirit.
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