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Rana Hargovind Singh Rana is an Indian-origin community leader, politician, and social activist based in Germany. He is known for being the first Indian-origin candidate nominated by the CDU Köln for the Integrationsrat (Integration Council) elections in Cologne, and for his leadership role as President of the Rajasthan Foundation’s Munich (Germany) Chapter. His journey "From Jodhpur to Germany" has been highlighted by multiple Indian and German media outlets as an inspirational success story.

Early Life and Education

Rana Hargovind Singh Rana was born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. He grew up with strong cultural roots and a passion for community service. Later, he moved to Germany where he became actively involved in immigrant integration, social work, and political activities.

Political Involvement

In 2025, Singh was nominated by the CDU Köln as a candidate for the Integrationsrat (Integration Council) in Cologne. His nomination marked a milestone as the first Indian-origin leader to contest this position in Cologne. CDU Köln – Kandidatenliste

His campaign focuses on:

Stronger integration policies for immigrant families
Better vocational education and employment pathways
Greater diaspora representation in German politics
Building cultural harmony across communities

IndoEuropean – A Common Man’s Story from Jodhpur to Germany News18 Hindi – CDU nominates Hargovind Singh Rana Dainik Jaltedeep – From Jodhpur to Germany

Rajasthan Foundation Leadership

File:Hargovind Singh Rana Rajasthan Foundation.jpg

Rana Hargovind Singh Rana receiving nomination as President of the Munich (Germany) Chapter of Rajasthan Foundation

In 2025, the Government of Rajasthan appointed Rana Hargovind Singh Rana as the President of the Munich (Germany) Chapter of the Rajasthan Foundation. The Rajasthan Foundation works under the state’s Industries and Commerce Department to connect Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) worldwide.

His appointment was formally announced in Jaipur, where he met senior government officials including the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. As Chapter President, his responsibilities include:

Strengthening Rajasthan’s global network through Munich and Germany
Promoting investments, education, and cultural exchanges between Rajasthan and Germany
Supporting youth*

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-Rana Hargovind Singh Rana (born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India) is an Indian-origin community leader and politician based in Germany. He is the first Indian-origin leader nominated by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)
+{{Infobox person
- for the Integration Council elections in Cologne (Köln) and the President of the Munich (Germany) Chapter of the Rajasthan Foundation
+| name          = Rana Hargovind Singh Rana
-, an initiative of the Government of Rajasthan.
+| image         = Rana_Hargovind_Singh.png
+| caption       = Rana Hargovind Singh Rana in Germany
+| birth_place   = Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
+| nationality   = Indian-German
+| occupation    = Community Leader, Politician, Social Worker
+| known_for     = First Indian-origin candidate for CDU Köln Integration Council; President of Rajasthan Foundation (Munich Chapter)
+| party         = [[Christian Democratic Union of Germany|CDU]]
+}}
-His journey from Jodhpur to Germany has been widely covered in Indian and German media as an inspiring story of leadership, resilience, and cross-cultural integration.
+'''Rana Hargovind Singh Rana''' is an Indian-origin community leader, politician, and social activist based in Germany. He is known for being the first Indian-origin candidate nominated by the CDU Köln for the Integrationsrat (Integration Council) elections in Cologne, and for his leadership role as President of the Rajasthan Foundation’s Munich (Germany) Chapter. His journey "From Jodhpur to Germany" has been highlighted by multiple Indian and German media outlets as an inspirational success story.
-Early Life and Education
-Rana Hargovind Singh Rana was born and raised in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Coming from a traditional Indian family, he grew up with strong values of service, education, and leadership. After relocating to Germany, he continued his professional growth while actively connecting with the Indian diaspora and multicultural communities.
+== Early Life and Education ==
+Rana Hargovind Singh Rana was born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. He grew up with strong cultural roots and a passion for community service. Later, he moved to Germany where he became actively involved in immigrant integration, social work, and political activities.
-Career and Community Engagement
+== Political Involvement ==
+In 2025, Singh was nominated by the CDU Köln as a candidate for the Integrationsrat (Integration Council) in Cologne. His nomination marked a milestone as the first Indian-origin leader to contest this position in Cologne.
+[https://www.cdu-koeln.de/kandidaten-fuer-bezirksvertretungen-und-integrationsrat/ CDU Köln – Kandidatenliste]
-Singh has been recognized for his contributions in strengthening Indo-German cultural and social ties. His work focuses on:
+His campaign focuses on:
+* Stronger integration policies for immigrant families
+* Better vocational education and employment pathways
+* Greater diaspora representation in German politics
+* Building cultural harmony across communities
-Promoting Indo-German friendship and cultural exchange
+[https://indoeuropean.eu/hargovind-singh-rana-a-common-man-story-from-jodhpur-to-germany-german-politics/ IndoEuropean – A Common Man’s Story from Jodhpur to Germany]
+[https://hindi.news18.com/news/rajasthan/jodhpur-cdu-nominates-hargovind-rana-first-indian-origin-leader-for-cologne-integration-council-local18-9540170.html News18 Hindi – CDU nominates Hargovind Singh Rana]
+[https://dainikjaltedeep.com/latest/from-jodhpur-to-germany-a-proud-and-inspiring-journey-of-a-hargobind-singh-rana/155270/ Dainik Jaltedeep – From Jodhpur to Germany]
-Supporting migrant families with integration and education
+== Rajasthan Foundation Leadership ==
+[[File:Hargovind_Singh_Rana_Rajasthan_Foundation.jpg|thumb|250px|Rana Hargovind Singh Rana receiving nomination as President of the Munich (Germany) Chapter of Rajasthan Foundation]]
-Motivating youth to participate in leadership and public life
+In 2025, the Government of Rajasthan appointed Rana Hargovind Singh Rana as the President of the Munich (Germany) Chapter of the Rajasthan Foundation. The Rajasthan Foundation works under the state’s Industries and Commerce Department to connect Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) worldwide.
-Advocating for equal representation of immigrant communities in Europe
+His appointment was formally announced in Jaipur, where he met senior government officials including the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. As Chapter President, his responsibilities include:
+* Strengthening Rajasthan’s global network through Munich and Germany
-He also shares leadership insights and motivational content on his official Instagram
+* Promoting investments, education, and cultural exchanges between Rajasthan and Germany
-, where he documents his public engagements and community activities.
+* Supporting youth*
-Political Involvement
-In 2025, Singh was nominated by the CDU Köln
- as a candidate for the Integrationrat (Integration Council) in Cologne. His nomination marked a milestone as the first Indian-origin leader to contest this position in Cologne.
-His campaign focuses on:
-Stronger integration policies for immigrant families
-Better vocational education and employment pathways
-Greater diaspora representation in German politics
-Building cultural harmony across communities
-Rajasthan Foundation Leadership
-In the same year, the Government of Rajasthan appointed Rana Hargovind Singh Rana as the President of the Munich (Germany) Chapter of the Rajasthan Foundation. The Rajasthan Foundation works under the state’s Industries and Commerce Department to connect Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) worldwide.
-His appointment was formally announced in Jaipur, where he met senior government officials including the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. As Chapter President, his responsibilities include:
-Strengthening Rajasthan’s global network through Munich and Germany
-Promoting investments, education, and cultural exchanges between Rajasthan and Germany
-Supporting opportunities for Rajasthani youth in overseas education and employment
-Acting as a cultural ambassador for Rajasthan abroad
-This nomination has been highlighted in both Indian and international media as a recognition of his leadership and his role in “bridging borders and strengthening roots.”