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| birth_place = [[Laxmangarh, Rajasthan]], India | | birth_place = [[Laxmangarh]], [[Rajasthan]], [[India]] | ||
| residence = [[Sikar, Rajasthan]] | | residence = [[Sikar, Rajasthan]] | ||
| office1 = [[ | | office1 = [[Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee|President<br>Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee]] | ||
| term_start1 = | | term_start1 = 14 July 2020 | ||
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| predecessor1 = [[ | | predecessor1 = [[Sachin Pilot]] | ||
| office2 = [[ | | office2 = [[Third Ashok Gehlot ministry|Minister of State for Primary & Secondary Education]]<br>[[Government of Rajasthan]] | ||
| term_start2 = | | term_start2 = 28 December 2018 | ||
| term_end2 = | | term_end2 = 20 November 2021 | ||
| predecessor2 = [[ | | predecessor2 = [[Vasudev Devnani]] | ||
| office3 = [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly|Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]] | | office3 = [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly|Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]] | ||
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'''Govind Singh Dotasra''' ( | '''Govind Singh Dotasra''' (born 1 October 1964) is the president of [[Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ndtv.com/people/govind-singh-dotasara-appointed-as-rajasthan-congress-chief-2262770 | title=Govind Singh Dotasra Appointed as Rajasthan Congress Chief | publisher=ndtv.com}}</ref> He was appointed as Minister of State for primary and secondary education(Independent Charge), Tourism and Devasthan in 2018 [[Government of Rajasthan]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rajasthan-portfolios-allocated-cm-ashok-gehlot-gets-finance-home-sachin-pilot-pwd-rural-development-5512668/ | title=Govind Singh Dotasra Education Minister | publisher=indianexpress.com}}</ref> Later on 20th November 2021 he resigned from his ministry post respecting Party's one man one post policy.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/rajasthan-congress-chief-govind-dotasra-resigns-as-minister-ahead-of-cabinet-expansion/videoshow/87816477.cms | title=Govind Singh Dotasra Resigns as Minister | publisher=economictimes.indiatimes.com}}</ref> He is a member of 15th [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]] and a former chief whip of the [[Indian National Congress]] party in that Assembly.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Govt-blacklists-pharma-company-over-wrongful-labeling/articleshow/38945033.cms | title=Govind Singh Dotasra Whip INC | publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/rajasthan/oppn-cong-stages-walkout-over-minister-s-presence-in-rajasthan-assembly_947579.html | title=Opposition Walkout from assembly: Govind Singh Dotasra, Whip INC | publisher=zeenews.india.com}}</ref> He is representing the Laxmangarh constituency of Sikar district of Rajasthan since 2008 and has been a member of the INC since 1981. | ||
Dotasra was appointed | Dotasra was appointed chairman of media and communication committee ahead of 2018 Rajasthan polls on 5 October 2018.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/rahul-forms-9-committees-to-manage-rajasthan-polls-118100500061_1.html | title=Lakshmangarh legislator Govind Singh Dotasra will helm the media and coordination committee | publisher=business-standard.com}}</ref> He served as vice president of [[Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee]] from 2014 to 2020 and president of District Congress Committee, Sikar, for 7 years (July 2011 to May 2018).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Cong-forms-131-memberPCC-tries-to-please-all/articleshow/45324415.cms | title=Govind Singh Dotasra appointed as VP of PCC | publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> | ||
==Rajasthan Legislative Assembly results== | ==Rajasthan Legislative Assembly results== | ||
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== Education | == Education and early life == | ||
Govind Singh Dotasra was born to Mohan Singh Dotasra and Rupi Devi on 1 October 1964 in the village of Kripa Ram Ji ki Dhani, Sutod, Laxmangarh in [[Sikar District]] of [[Rajasthan]]. His father was a government teacher. His schooling took place in the native village and after that, he did [[B.Com.]], [[Bachelor of Education|B.Ed.]] and [[Bachelor of Laws|LL.B.]] degrees at the [[University of Rajasthan]]. On 4 March 1984, he married Sunita Devi, a teacher. They have two sons.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://rajassembly.nic.in/MembersPage.asp?DivNo=51 | title=Member Bio-Data of 15th Legislative assembly: Govind Singh Dotasra | publisher=rajassembly.nic.in}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://myneta.info/rj2008/candidate.php?candidate_id=289|title=GOVIND SINGH DOTASRA(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- Lachmangarh(Sikar) - Affidavit Information of Candidate|last=ADR|website=myneta.info|access-date=2017-11-10}}</ref> After graduation, he started practicing law in the Sikar Court. | |||
== | == Politics == | ||
Dotasra | Dotasra was elected as Pradhan of the Laxmsngath Panchayat Samiti in 2005.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rajsec.rajasthan.gov.in/PS_Publication_2005.pdf | title=PANCHAYAT SAMITI WISE DETAILS OF ELECTED PRADHANS (Page 89): Govind Singh Dotasra | publisher=www.rajsec.rajasthan.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
In 2008, he contested the [[2008 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election|Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election]] for the first time and won the seat of Laxmangarh by a close margin of 34 votes against independent candidate Dinesh Joshi. | In 2008, he contested the [[2008 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election|Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election]] for the first time and won the seat of Laxmangarh by a close margin of 34 votes against independent candidate Dinesh Joshi. {{cn|date=August 2021}} | ||
He defeated former union minister of state and 3 time MP [[Subhash Maharia]] by a margin of 10,723 votes in the [[2013 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election]]. In this election his party Congress had lost 160+ seats in the state.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/AE2013/RajAE_2013_stat_report.pdf | title=Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2013 data(page 56) | publisher=www.eci.nic.in}}</ref> He is also a member of Public Accounts Committee of Rajasthan Assembly 2015–16.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://rajassembly.nic.in/CommtMembersList.asp?CommtCode=1 | title=Public accounts committee, Rajasthan (2015-16): Govind Singh Dotasra | publisher=rasjassembly.nic.in}}</ref> | |||
In the | In the Assembly, Dotasra has in particular raised issues related to farmers and weaker sections of society.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com/story/rajasthan/shekhawati-in-vidhansabha-2225046.html | title=Govind Singh Dotasra in Vidhansabha | publisher= rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com }}</ref> | ||
He won the [[2018 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election]] - his third win of the Laxmangarh seat - with a margin of 22052 votes, which was the highest in Sikar district.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.news18.com/assembly-elections-2018/rajasthan/lachmangarh-election-result-s20a033/ | title=Lachmangarh | publisher=News18 | access-date=19 January 2020}}</ref> | |||
==Other Activity== | ==Other Activity== | ||
Dotasra represented [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]] in 24th [[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association]] (CPA) Seminar from 27 May – 1 June 2013 in Singapore.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://localmla.com/rajasthan/gobind-singh-dotasra/| title=Govind Singh Dotasra Foreign Visit | publisher= localmla.com }}</ref> Dotasra participated in 16th and 17th All India Whips’ Conference in Goa and Visakhapatnam. | Dotasra represented [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]] in 24th [[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association]] (CPA) Seminar from 27 May – 1 June 2013 in Singapore.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://localmla.com/rajasthan/gobind-singh-dotasra/| title=Govind Singh Dotasra Foreign Visit | publisher= localmla.com }}</ref> Dotasra participated in 16th and 17th All India Whips’ Conference in Goa and Visakhapatnam. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Indian National Congress politicians]] | [[Category:Indian National Congress politicians]] | ||
[[Category:Rajasthan MLAs 2013–2018]] | [[Category:Rajasthan MLAs 2013–2018]] | ||
[[Category:Rajasthan MLAs | [[Category:Rajasthan MLAs 2018–2023]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:51, 22 November 2021
Govind Singh Dotasra | |
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| President Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| Assumed office 14 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Sachin Pilot |
| Minister of State for Primary & Secondary Education Government of Rajasthan | |
| In office 28 December 2018 – 20 November 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Vasudev Devnani |
| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 11 December 2018 | |
| Constituency | Laxmangarh |
| In office 8 December 2013 – 11 December 2018 | |
| Constituency | Laxmangarh |
| In office 8 December 2008 – 8 December 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Parasram Mordiya |
| Constituency | Laxmangarh |
| Pradhan Laxmangarh | |
| In office 2005–2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 October 1964 Laxmangarh, Rajasthan, India |
| Political party | Congress |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Sikar, Rajasthan |
| Profession | MLA, Politician, Lawyer |
Govind Singh Dotasra (born 1 October 1964) is the president of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee.[1] He was appointed as Minister of State for primary and secondary education(Independent Charge), Tourism and Devasthan in 2018 Government of Rajasthan.[2] Later on 20th November 2021 he resigned from his ministry post respecting Party's one man one post policy.[3] He is a member of 15th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and a former chief whip of the Indian National Congress party in that Assembly.[4][5] He is representing the Laxmangarh constituency of Sikar district of Rajasthan since 2008 and has been a member of the INC since 1981.
Dotasra was appointed chairman of media and communication committee ahead of 2018 Rajasthan polls on 5 October 2018.[6] He served as vice president of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee from 2014 to 2020 and president of District Congress Committee, Sikar, for 7 years (July 2011 to May 2018).[7]
Rajasthan Legislative Assembly results[edit]
| SI No. | Year | Legislative Assembly | Constituency | Margin | Party | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2008 | 13th | Laxmangarh | 34 | Indian National Congress | |
| 2. | 2013 | 14th | Laxmangarh | 10,723 | Indian National Congress | Chief Whip of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) |
| 3. | 2018 | 15th | Laxmangarh | 22,052 | Indian National Congress | Minister of State |
Education and early life[edit]
Govind Singh Dotasra was born to Mohan Singh Dotasra and Rupi Devi on 1 October 1964 in the village of Kripa Ram Ji ki Dhani, Sutod, Laxmangarh in Sikar District of Rajasthan. His father was a government teacher. His schooling took place in the native village and after that, he did B.Com., B.Ed. and LL.B. degrees at the University of Rajasthan. On 4 March 1984, he married Sunita Devi, a teacher. They have two sons.[8][9] After graduation, he started practicing law in the Sikar Court.
Politics[edit]
Dotasra was elected as Pradhan of the Laxmsngath Panchayat Samiti in 2005.[10]
In 2008, he contested the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election for the first time and won the seat of Laxmangarh by a close margin of 34 votes against independent candidate Dinesh Joshi.[citation needed]
He defeated former union minister of state and 3 time MP Subhash Maharia by a margin of 10,723 votes in the 2013 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election. In this election his party Congress had lost 160+ seats in the state.[11] He is also a member of Public Accounts Committee of Rajasthan Assembly 2015–16.[12]
In the Assembly, Dotasra has in particular raised issues related to farmers and weaker sections of society.[13]
He won the 2018 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election - his third win of the Laxmangarh seat - with a margin of 22052 votes, which was the highest in Sikar district.[14]
Other Activity[edit]
Dotasra represented Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in 24th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Seminar from 27 May – 1 June 2013 in Singapore.[15] Dotasra participated in 16th and 17th All India Whips’ Conference in Goa and Visakhapatnam.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Govind Singh Dotasra Appointed as Rajasthan Congress Chief". ndtv.com.
- ↑ "Govind Singh Dotasra Education Minister". indianexpress.com.
- ↑ "Govind Singh Dotasra Resigns as Minister". economictimes.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ "Govind Singh Dotasra Whip INC". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ "Opposition Walkout from assembly: Govind Singh Dotasra, Whip INC". zeenews.india.com.
- ↑ "Lakshmangarh legislator Govind Singh Dotasra will helm the media and coordination committee". business-standard.com.
- ↑ "Govind Singh Dotasra appointed as VP of PCC". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ "Member Bio-Data of 15th Legislative assembly: Govind Singh Dotasra". rajassembly.nic.in.
- ↑ ADR. "GOVIND SINGH DOTASRA(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- Lachmangarh(Sikar) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ↑ "PANCHAYAT SAMITI WISE DETAILS OF ELECTED PRADHANS (Page 89): Govind Singh Dotasra" (PDF). www.rajsec.rajasthan.gov.in.
- ↑ "Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2013 data(page 56)" (PDF). www.eci.nic.in.
- ↑ "Public accounts committee, Rajasthan (2015-16): Govind Singh Dotasra". rasjassembly.nic.in.
- ↑ "Govind Singh Dotasra in Vidhansabha". rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com.
- ↑ "Lachmangarh". News18. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ↑ "Govind Singh Dotasra Foreign Visit". localmla.com.