Bhajan Lal Jatav
Bhajan Lal Jatav | |
|---|---|
 Jatav in 2021 | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Manoj Rajoria |
| Constituency | Karauli–Dholpur |
| Cabinet Minister, Government of Rajasthan | |
| In office 21 November 2021 – 3 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Kalraj Mishra |
| Chief Minister | Ashok Gahlot |
| Ministry and Departments | Public Works Department (PWD) |
| Preceded by | Sachin Pilot |
| Succeeded by | Diya Kumari |
| Minister of State, Government of Rajasthan | |
| In office 24 December 2018 – 20 November 2021 | |
| Governor | Kalyan Singh Kalraj Mishra |
| Chief Minister | Ashok Gahlot |
| Ministry and Departments | List
|
| Preceded by | Gulab Chand Kataria |
| Succeeded by | Rajendra Singh Gudha |
| Chairperson of RSRDC Corporation | |
| In office 7 January 2022 – 3 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Rajesh Yadav |
| Succeeded by | Diya Kumari |
| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 11 December 2018 – 3 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Self |
| Succeeded by | Bahadur Singh Koli |
| In office 16 September 2014 – 11 December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Bahadur Singh Koli |
| Succeeded by | Self |
| Constituency | Weir |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1968 |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse |
Saroopi Devi Jatav (m. 1986) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Bhajan Lal Jatav (born 12 October 1968; Hindi pronunciation: [bʱəd͡ʒən̪.laːl d͡ʒaːʈəʋ]) is an Indian politician. He is currently serving Member of Parliament, 18th Lok Sabha from Karauli–Dholpur since 2024. He served as Minister of Public Works Department in the Government of Rajasthan.[1][2] He was Minister of State as Home Defense and Civil Defense Department (I/C) in Government of Rajasthan.[3] He was a Member of the 14th and 15th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Weir Assembly constituency.[4] He served as Chairman of RSRDC (Rajasthan State Road Development and Construction Corporation).[5] He is a Member of the Indian National Congress.[6]
Early life and education
Bhajan Lal Jatav was born on 12 October 1968 in Jhalatala village, Weir tehsil, Bharatpur district, Rajasthan. He completed his education up to the Higher Secondary level before entering public life.[7]
Political career
Jatav was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from the Weir constituency in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018. During the Ashok Gehlot government, he served as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Home Defence and Civil Defence, Printing and Stationery, while also holding responsibility for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries departments.[3]
On 21 November 2021, he was inducted into the Rajasthan Cabinet as the Cabinet Minister for the Public Works Department (PWD). He also served as Chairman of the Rajasthan State Road Development and Construction Corporation (RSRDC).
In the 2024 Indian general election, Jatav was elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from the Karauli–Dholpur (SC) constituency, defeating the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Manoj Rajoria. Following his election, he was nominated to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.[8]
Personal life
Bhajan Lal Jatav is married and is associated with social and political activities in Rajasthan. He belongs to the Scheduled Caste community and has represented reserved constituencies in both the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and the Lok Sabha.[9]
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2014 | 2018 | Member of 14th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| 02 | 2014 | 2018 | Member, Scheduled Caste Welfare Committee, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| 03 | 2018 | 2023 | Member of 15th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| 04 | 2018 | 2021 | Minister of State Government of Rajasthan
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| 05 | 2021 | 2023 | Cabinet Minister Government of Rajasthan
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| 06 | 2022 | 2023 | Chairman Of RSRDC Corporation | |
| 07 | 2024 | Incumbent | Member of Parliament, 18th Lok Sabha | |
| 08 | 26 September 2024 | Incumbent | Member, Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj | |
References
- ↑ "Ramesh Meena, Mamta Bhupesh Bairwa, Bhajan Lal Jatav, Teekaram Juli take oath as Rajasthan cabinet ministers". ANI. 21 November 2021.
- ↑ "Bhajan Lal Jatav, INC Candidate from Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha Election 2024 Seat: Electoral History & Political Journey, Winning or Losing – News18 Lok Sabha Election 2024 Result News". news18.com. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- 1 2 bharatpursky (26 April 2023). "Bhajanlal Jatav". Bharatpur Sky. Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical Data of Rajasthan LA 2018". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ↑ Mela, Digital Baal (24 April 2024). "Know about Congress Party's candidate from Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha seat, Bhajan Lal Jatav". Digital Baal Mela. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ↑ Mela, Digital Baal (24 April 2024). "Know about Congress Party's candidate from Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha seat, Bhajan Lal Jatav". Digital Baal Mela. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ↑ "Bhajan Lal Jatav". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ India Today (13 July 2024). "Ex-legislators | In the major league now". Archived from the original on 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ↑ "Bhajan Lal Jatav". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 7 August 2026.