The recent announcements by the BJP in Rajasthan have left the public astounded, marking the third consecutive instance of unexpected decisions following Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The declaration of Bhajan Lal Sharma’s name for the CM post in Rajasthan by Vasundhara Raje, the proposer, has sparked conversations across the state. Additionally, for the Deputy CM roles, the BJP chose Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa in Rajasthan’s political landscape. Another notable move was the elevation of Vasudev Devnani’s name for the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker position.
Who is Rajkumari Diya Kumari?
Diya Kumari, affiliated with the Jaipur royal family, contested on a BJP ticket from the Vidhyadhar Nagar Assembly seat, securing a significant victory by defeating Congress leader Sitaram Agrawal by a substantial margin of 71,368 votes. Today, on December 12, 2023, Diya Kumari has been entrusted with the responsibility of Deputy CM in Rajasthan by the BJP leadership. According to the Election Commission, Diya Kumari received 158,516 votes in the 2023 Legislative Assembly elections. Born on January 30, 1971, in Jaipur, Diya Kumari entered politics nearly a decade ago. Her initial education was pursued in Jaipur, followed by higher studies at the Modern School in New Delhi. Subsequently, she obtained a Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts from London.
Who is Rajasthan’s New Deputy CM, Prem Chand Bairwa?
The BJP leadership also endorsed Prem Chand Bairwa for the Deputy CM role, a decision that has created quite a stir. It’s noteworthy that the BJP fielded Prem Chand Bairwa from Jaipur’s Dudu Assembly, where he defeated Congress’s four-time MLA Babulal Nagar by a margin of 35,743 votes. Prem Chand Bairwa hails from Rajasthan’s Shrinivas Puram and has connections with the Dalit community.
Who is Rajasthan’s New Speaker, Vasudev Devnani?
Vasudev Devnani’s name surfaced prominently during the Legislative Party meeting of the BJP, where he was designated as the Speaker for the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. Devnani initiated his political journey with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and soon associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at a young age. Contesting from Ajmer North, he emerged victorious against Congress leader Mahendra Singh. Notably, Vasudev Devnani has been elected as an MLA for the fifth time. He pursued engineering and also served as a minister in Vasundhara Raje’s government from 2003 to 2008.
This recent upheaval in Rajasthan’s political landscape has garnered widespread attention, marking a significant shift in the state’s political dynamics and sparking anticipation for future developments.
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