Bhajan Lal Sharma is the 14th Chief Minister of Rajasthan, assuming office on 15 December 2023. |
His deputies are Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa. |
He represents the Sanganer constituency in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly under the Bharatiya Janata Party. |
Sharma's political journey began with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during his school days. |
He later became active in the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and held leadership roles in Bharatpur. |
Sharma joined the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) at 27 and served as a two-time sarpanch of his native village. |
He then served as a Panchayat Samiti member before advancing to leadership roles within the party. |
Sharma played substantial roles in various protests and agitations, including ones in the 1990s and 1992. |
In the 2003 Assembly election, he contested for the Nadbai constituency on Rajasthan Samajik Nyay Manch's ticket. |
Sharma has held several leadership positions within the BJP, eventually becoming the 14th Chief Minister of Rajasthan in 2023. |
During his tenure, a video portraying him as 'Singham' circulated on social media, garnering praise. |
His simplicity and hobbies, such as cycling and enjoying sattu daily, were highlighted by a family member in a media interview. |