Gulab Chand Kataria Age, Wiki and Bio

Gulab Chand Kataria

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth13/10/1944
Age79 years
BirthplaceRajsamand, Rajputana Agency, British India
HometownRajsamand, Rajputana Agency, British India

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Politician
  • Teacher
Political Journey
  • 1961: Became the Karyakarta and Nagar Karyavah of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
  • 1972: Became the Sambhag Pramukh of the Udaipur Vidyarthi Parishad
  • 1974: Appointed as the State Secretary of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
  • 1975: Appointed as the State President of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
  • 1977: Became the Vice President & General Secretary of the Youth Morcha of the Bharatiya Janata Party
  • 1977: Elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Udaipur constituency in Rajasthan
  • 1980: Became the State Secretary of the Youth Morcha of the Bharatiya Janata Party (1977-1985)
  • 1980: Elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Udaipur constituency in Rajasthan (second term)
  • 1986: Became the State General Secretary of the Youth Morcha of the Bharatiya Janata Party (multiple terms)
  • 1989: Elected as the Member of the Parliament from the Udaipur constituency in Rajasthan
  • 1993: Contested and won the Rajasthan Legislative Elections from the Badi Sadri constituency
  • 1993: Appointed as the Minister of Primary & Secondary Education in the Rajasthan Government (until 1998)
  • 1998: Elected as an MLA from the Badi Sadri constituency in Rajasthan
  • 2000: Appointed as the State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan (until 2001)
  • 2003: Elected as an MLA from the Udaipur City constituency in Rajasthan (multiple terms)
  • 2003: Appointed as the Minister of Public Works Department in the Rajasthan Government (until 2004)
  • 2004: Appointed as the Minister of Home Affairs in the Rajasthan Government (until 2008)
  • 2013: Appointed as the Minister of Rural Development in the Rajasthan Government
  • 2014: Appointed as the Minister of Home Affairs in the Rajasthan Government
  • 2019: Became the Leader of the Opposition in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
  • 2023: Appointed as the 31st Governor of Assam
  • 2024: Appointed as the Governor of Punjab and the Administrator of Chandigarh
Awards
  • 2006: Excellent Teacher Award by Jiwanmal Nahata Memorial Trust, New Delhi

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolVidhi Snatak Udaypur Vishvavidyalya, Udaipur
College/UniversityMohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan
Qualifications
  • B.Ed (1968)
  • L.L.B (1975)
  • M.A in Geography

Personal Life

ReligionJainism
Address141 Machla Marg, Hiramgri, Sector 11, Udaipur
ControversyCharged by CBI in the Sheikh encounter killing, later found not guilty by court.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date01/06/1968

Family

FatherHukmi Chand Katariya
MotherLahari Bai
SpouseAnita Kataria
Children1 son, 5 daughters

Career

OverviewGulab Chand Kataria has had a distinguished career in politics, starting from his involvement with student organisations and rising through various significant roles within the Bharatiya Janata Party. His commitment to public service is evident through various legislative positions and ministerial roles he has held over the decades, continually advocating for education, public works, and home affairs in the Rajasthan government. Notably, his tenure includes time as the Leader of the Opposition and recent appointments as Governor.

Style Quotient

Car Collection2009 TATA Safari
Assets/Properties
Movable Assets
CashRs. 1,95,00
Deposits in BanksRs. 43,38,272
BondsRs. 6,26,000
NSS, Postal SavingsRs. 31,00,000
LIC or other insurance PoliciesRs. 3,80,000
Motor VehiclesRs. 2,50,000
JewelleryRs. 28,000
Immovable Assets
Agricultural LandRs. 60,00,000
Non Agricultural LandRs. 22,00,000
Residential BuildingsRs. 60,00,000
Net WorthRs. 2.3 (as of 2018-2019)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gulabchand_kataria/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/G.C.KatariaUDR
Twitterhttps://x.com/Gulab_kataria

Some Lesser Known Facts

Gulab Chand Kataria comes from a Jain family in the Mewar district of Rajasthan.
Prior to his political career, he worked as a teacher and engaged actively with student organizations.
He has held various significant positions within the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.
In 1977, he was part of the Public Accounts Committee, continuing until 1979.
He joined various committees including those related to agricultural ministry during his political tenure.
Kataria has experience as a Geography Lecturer and as Head Master in his earlier professional life.
He enjoys traveling and has visited several countries, including New York, Austria, Canada, and France.
Active in sports, he plays Kabaddi and Volleyball.

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