Nine days after their resounding victory in Rajasthan, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finally lifted the veil of suspense this Tuesday. They announced Bhajan Lal Sharma as the new Chief Minister of the desert state.
The decision was made at a meeting held at the party’s state headquarters. The meeting was graced by the presence of BJP central observer and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with two co-observers – National Vice President Saroj Pandey and National General Secretary Vinod Tawde. It was a momentous occasion that marked a new chapter in Rajasthan’s political landscape.
About the event where CM was announced
On 12 December 2023, Tuesday, a BJP team led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Jaipur, Rajasthan to oversee a key meeting where Rajasthan’s next Chief Minister would be chosen. Singh, along with co-observers Vinod Tawde and Saroj Pandey, were joined by Union Minister Pralahd Joshi. They were welcomed by state party president C P Joshi and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, and they quickly headed to a meeting at a nearby hotel.
The announcement of the new Chief Minister was eagerly awaited and was expected to be made at a 4 pm meeting at the party’s state headquarters. All newly elected MLAs were required to attend this meeting.
Vote counts.
The top contenders for the position included former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Union Ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Ashwini Vaishnaw. In the recent elections, the BJP won 115 out of the 199 contested seats in the 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election.
There was speculation as several BJP MLAs visited former Chief Minister Raje, which some saw as a show of support. However, party leaders, including Rajendra Rathore, emphasized that there’s no tradition of a show of strength in the BJP and that these visits to Rajasthan, were more about exchanging greetings, underscoring the unity among all BJP leaders in the state.
BJP history in Rajasthan.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has had several terms in office in Rajasthan. The party’s roots in the state can be traced back to its forerunner, the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which had a notable influence in certain areas of Rajasthan.
Vasundhara Raje, a member of the BJP, has held the position of Chief Minister of Rajasthan on two occasions, first from 2003 to 2008 and then from 2013 to 2018. Following the recent elections, the BJP has once again assumed power in Rajasthan.
To determine the exact length of time the BJP has governed Rajasthan, we would need to conduct a detailed analysis year by year. However, it’s worth noting that these are some of the key periods when the BJP was at the helm in the state. It’s also interesting to note that power in Rajasthan typically alternates between the BJP and the Congress roughly every five years.
About the new CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
Bhajan Lal Sharma, a prominent figure in Rajasthan’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has had an illustrious political journey. He served four terms as the BJP’s General Secretary in Rajasthan and recently marked his debut as an MLA, representing the Sanganer Assembly seat.
In addition to politics, Sharma is the proprietor of Shri Krishna Kanhaiya & Company and earns a salary from the Railway Ministry of the Government of India. He declared assets worth approximately 1.46 crores and liabilities around 35 lakhs.
Following the BJP’s triumphant win in the recent Rajasthan state elections, a pivotal decision was made at a meeting at the party’s state headquarters. In the presence of BJP central observer Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and two co-observers, Sharma was named the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
This appointment of Sharma as Chief Minister signified a notable moment in Rajasthan’s political landscape and the BJP’s history. His leadership is anticipated to bring about significant changes and progress in the state.
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