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'''Krishna Gaur''' is an Indian politician. She was elected to the [[Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] from [[Govindpura (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Govindpura]] in the [[2018 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]] as a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref name="MyNeta">{{Cite web |title=Krishna Gaur(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- GOVINDPURA(BHOPAL) - Affidavit Information of Candidate |url=http://myneta.info/madhyapradesh2018/candidate.php?candidate_id=4026 |website=myneta.info |access-date=26 August 2019}}</ref> She defeated her nearest rival, Girish Sharma of [[Indian National Congress]] by 46,359 votes. She is the first woman ever to be elected as an MLA from Bhopal.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Ramendra |title=Krishna Gaur wants bigger share for women in Indian politics |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/krishna-gaur-wants-bigger-share-for-women-in-indian-politics/articleshow/67067767.cms |access-date=26 August 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=13 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref> She was also the [[List of mayors of Bhopal|mayor]] of [[Bhopal]] and the chairperson of the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation. |
'''Krishna Gaur''' is an Indian politician. She was elected to the [[Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] from [[Govindpura (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Govindpura]] in the [[2018 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]] as a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref name="MyNeta">{{Cite web |title=Krishna Gaur(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- GOVINDPURA(BHOPAL) - Affidavit Information of Candidate |url=http://myneta.info/madhyapradesh2018/candidate.php?candidate_id=4026 |website=myneta.info |access-date=26 August 2019}}</ref> She defeated her nearest rival, Girish Sharma of [[Indian National Congress]] by 46,359 votes. She is the first woman ever to be elected as an MLA from Bhopal.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Ramendra |title=Krishna Gaur wants bigger share for women in Indian politics |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/krishna-gaur-wants-bigger-share-for-women-in-indian-politics/articleshow/67067767.cms |access-date=26 August 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=13 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref> She was also the [[List of mayors of Bhopal|mayor]] of [[Bhopal]] and the chairperson of the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation. |
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Took oath as Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the cabinet of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on 25 December 2023. |
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==Political career== |
==Political career== |
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Revision as of 19:39, 26 December 2023
Krishna Gaur | |
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| Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Babulal Gaur |
| Constituency | Govindpura |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 or 1968 (age 56–57)[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janta Party |
| Spouse | Purushottam Gaur (died 2004) |
| Relatives | Babulal Gaur (father-in-law) |
| Residence(s) | Swami Dayananda Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Business |
| Known for | Social work |
| Website | krishnagaur |
Krishna Gaur is an Indian politician. She was elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Govindpura in the 2018 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1] She defeated her nearest rival, Girish Sharma of Indian National Congress by 46,359 votes. She is the first woman ever to be elected as an MLA from Bhopal.[2] She was also the mayor of Bhopal and the chairperson of the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation. Took oath as Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the cabinet of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on 25 December 2023.
Political career
In 2005, Gaur was appointed the chairperson of the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation.[3] She had also served as the mayor of Bhopal.[4]
In 2018, Gaur succeeded her father-in-law, Babulal Gaur in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from the Govindpura seat, which she won by defeating Indian National Congress candidate, Girish Sharma with a margin of 46,359 votes.[4][5]
Personal life
Gaur was married to Purushottam Gaur, the son of veteran politician Babulal Gaur. Purushottam Gaur died in 2004.[1][6][7] She is a businesswoman and social worker residing in Swami Dayananda Nagar, Bhopal.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Krishna Gaur(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- GOVINDPURA(BHOPAL) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ Singh, Ramendra (13 December 2018). "Krishna Gaur wants bigger share for women in Indian politics". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ "Madhya Pradesh poll: Krishna Gaur- Can she emulate the heroics of her father-in-law Babulal Gaur?". Times Now. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ a b Noronha, Rahul (21 August 2019). "Babulal Gaur: Man who could never believe he was king". India Today. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ Kakvi, Kashif (12 December 2018). "Bhopal's First Woman MLA Krishna Gaur Elected From Govindpura". NewsClick. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ "A chapter ends in MP politics as Babulal Gaur takes final bow". uniindia.com. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ "Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Babulal Gaur passes away". Hindustan Times. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.