Rakesh Sinha is an Indian academic, politician, and ideologue of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from 2018 to 2024 and is an Associate Professor at Delhi University. Sinha is the Honorary Director of the India Policy Foundation (IPF) and a columnist for several leading dailies. His published works include a biography of RSS founder Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, titled आधुनिक भारतस्य निर्मातार: (Builder of Modern India), and books on political journalism and the RSS's philosophy.