Bhajan Lal Sharma
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Bhajan Lal Sharma | |
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| 14th Chief Minister of Rajasthan | |
| Assuming office 15 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Kalraj Mishra |
| Deputy | |
| Succeeding | Ashok Gehlot |
| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 3 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ashok Lahoty |
| Constituency | Sanganer |
| General Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party, Rajasthan | |
| In office 2016–2023 | |
| Vice President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Rajasthan | |
| In office 2014–2016 | |
| Sarpanch, Atari Village | |
| In office 2000–2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 December 1966[1] Atari Nadbai, Bharatpur, India |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Geeta Sharma[2] |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Parents | |
| Education | Master of Arts in Political science[3] |
| Alma mater | Rajasthan University[3] |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Profession | Politician |
| Rajasthan Assembly | |
Bhajan Lal Sharma (born 15 December 1967)[4] is an Indian politician designated to take charge as the 14th Chief Minister of Rajasthan with Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa as deputy since December 2023.[5] He is a member of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, representing the Sanganer constituency.[6][7]
Early life and education
Sharma is a native of Bharatpur District, born in Atari village of Bharatpur’s Nadbai.[8] He was born to Kishan Swaroop Sharma and Gomati Devi.[9] According to the educational qualification mentioned in his election affidavit, he has an MA in political science from the University of Rajasthan.[3]
Political career
Sharma started his political career with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh since his school days through its student wing the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. He later went on to become the district co-convener and co-zila pramukh there. He later on went on to join the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and become a sarpanch of his native village at the age of 27.[3]
He has been serving as the General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Rajasthan for the fourth consecutive term.[10]
Sharma unsuccessfully contested in the 2003 Assembly election from the Nadbai Assembly constituency in Bharatpur on the Rajasthan Samajik Nyay Manch (RSNM)’s ticket and finished fifth, getting just over 5,900 votes and with 6.28% vote share he lost his deposit.[11][12]
Following the 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election, he was elected as an MLA from the Sanganer Assembly constituency.[13]
On 12 December 2023, a first-time MLA, he was appointed as the 14th Chief Minister of Rajasthan by the Bharatiya Janata Party along with two deputy CMs, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa.[14]
Chief Minister of Rajasthan
On 12 December 2023, he was appointed as the 14th Chief Minister of Rajasthan by the Bharatiya Janata Party along with two deputy CMs, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa.[15][16]
He was sworn in as Rajasthan's new CM along with two deputy CMs Diya Kumari and Dr. Prem Chand Bairwa on 15 Dec 2023.[17]
Personal Life
He is currently married and has two sons. His elder son, Abhishek Sharma is studying and has a private job. His younger son, Kunal Sharma is a doctor after studying MBBS.[2]
References
- ^ "Residents want Bhajan Lal to celebrate his birthday with them". The Times of India. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d "राजस्थान के नए मुख्यमंत्री भजन लाल शर्मा के परिवार में कौन-कौन है? बेटे करते हैं ये काम". India TV (in Hindi). 12 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d Mukherjee, Deep. "Meet BJP's new Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma: Debutant MLA, party man close to RSS". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "All About Bhajanlal Sharma, Rajasthan's New CM To Be". Times Now. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "First-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma to be new Chief Minister of Rajasthan". The Hindu. 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Election Commission of India". results.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ The Hindu (12 December 2023). "Rajasthan CM: Bhajan Lal Sharma to be Chief Minister of Rajasthan". Archived from the original on 13 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Mukherjee, Deep (12 December 2023). "Meet BJP's new Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma: Debutant MLA, party man close to RSS". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Bhattacharya, Manish (12 December 2023). "राजस्थान के नए मुख्यमंत्री भजन लाल शर्मा के परिवार में कौन-कौन है? बेटे करते हैं ये काम". indiatv.in (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Low-profile Bhajan Lal Sharma is known for command on organisational matters". The Hindu. 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Who is Bhajan Lal Sharma, BJP's pick for Rajasthan chief minister? Check wealth, education details". Hindustan Times. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "What is Losing deposit in election ?". Business Standard. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (12 December 2023). "Bhajan Lal Sharma to be Chief Minister of Rajasthan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Kumar, Devesh (12 December 2023). "Rajasthan news: Vasundhara Raje suggested Bhajanlal Sharma's name for CM post". mint. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Bhajan Lal Sharma is next Rajasthan Chief Minister, Vasundhara Raje proposes name". India Today. 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Bhajanlal Sharma To Be Rajasthan CM: 1st-time MLA, Upper Caste Leader, All About BJP's Surprise Pick". News 18. 12 December 2023.
- ^ "सूचना एवं जनसम्पर्क विभाग, राजस्थान सरकार।". dipr.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 15 December 2023.