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{{short description|Indian politician}} | {{short description|Indian politician}} | ||
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| birth_place = Mehroli village , [[Sri Madhopur]], [[Rajasthan]], [[India]] | | birth_place = Mehroli village , [[Sri Madhopur]], [[Rajasthan]], [[India]] | ||
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | | party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | ||
| education = [[Jai Narain Vyas University]] | | education = [[Jai Narain Vyas University]] ([[Master of Arts|M.A]] and [[master of philosophy|M.Phil]]) | ||
| occupation = Politician | | occupation = Politician | ||
| spouse = {{marriage|Nonand Kanwar|24 November 1993}} | | spouse = {{marriage|Nonand Kanwar|24 November 1993}} | ||
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| successor = | | successor = | ||
| primeminister = [[Narendra Modi]] | | primeminister = [[Narendra Modi]] | ||
| office1 = [[Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare|Minister of State in the<br/>Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare]] | |||
| office1 = [[Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare|Minister of State | |||
| primeminister1 = [[Narendra Modi]] | | primeminister1 = [[Narendra Modi]] | ||
| minister1 = [[Radha Mohan Singh]] | | minister1 = [[Radha Mohan Singh]] | ||
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| term_start1 = 3 September 2017 | | term_start1 = 3 September 2017 | ||
| term_end1 = 30 May 2019 | | term_end1 = 30 May 2019 | ||
| office2 = [[Member of Parliament | | office2 = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]] | ||
| constituency2 = [[Jodhpur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Jodhpur]] | | constituency2 = [[Jodhpur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Jodhpur]] | ||
| term_start2 = 16 May 2014 | | term_start2 = 16 May 2014 | ||
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== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
He was born in Mahroli | He was born in Mahroli village of [[Shrimadhopur]] tehsil of [[Sikar]] district in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]]. His father, Shankar Singh Shekhawat, was a senior government officer in the public health department and travelled on frequent assignments across the state, so Shekhawat was educated at several different schools. He received a [[Master of Arts]] and [[master of philosophy]] from [[Jai Narain Vyas University]], Jodhpur.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cabinet-reshuffle-dedicated-party-veterans-ex-bureaucrats-in-modis-chosen-nine/articleshow/60345622.cms|title=Cabinet reshuffle: Dedicated party veterans, ex-bureaucrats in Modi's chosen nine - Times of India|date=4 September 2017|work=The Times of India|access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref> | ||
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
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===Union Minister=== | ===Union Minister=== | ||
On 3 September 2017 he was appointed as [[Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare|Union Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare]] . He defeated Vaibhav Gehlot, the son of [[Ashok Gehlot]], the [[Chief Minister]] of [[Rajasthan]] from [[Jodhpur]] by a margin of 2.74 lakh votes in [[2019 Indian general elections]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha-2019/story/vaibhav-gehlot-gajendra-singh-shekhawat-ashok-gehlot-1533810-2019-05-24|title=Election results 2019: Modi wave drowns Ashok Gehlot's son in Jodhpur|first1=Rohit|last1=Parihar|date=24 May 2019|website=India Today|access-date=20 September 2020}}</ref> Shekhawat became the [[Minister of Jal Shakti]] on 31 May 2019.<ref>{{citation |title=Govt forms 'Jal Shakti' Ministry by merging Water Resources and Drinking Water Ministries |url=https://wap.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/govt-forms-jal-shakti-ministry-by-merging-water-resources-and-drinking-water-ministries-119053100711_1.html |work=[[Business Standard]] |date=31 May 2019 | | On 3 September 2017 he was appointed as [[Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare|Union Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare]] . He defeated Vaibhav Gehlot, the son of [[Ashok Gehlot]], the [[Chief Minister]] of [[Rajasthan]] from [[Jodhpur]] by a margin of 2.74 lakh votes in [[2019 Indian general elections]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha-2019/story/vaibhav-gehlot-gajendra-singh-shekhawat-ashok-gehlot-1533810-2019-05-24|title=Election results 2019: Modi wave drowns Ashok Gehlot's son in Jodhpur|first1=Rohit|last1=Parihar|date=24 May 2019|website=India Today|access-date=20 September 2020}}</ref> Shekhawat became the [[Minister of Jal Shakti]] on 31 May 2019.<ref>{{citation |title=Govt forms 'Jal Shakti' Ministry by merging Water Resources and Drinking Water Ministries |url=https://wap.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/govt-forms-jal-shakti-ministry-by-merging-water-resources-and-drinking-water-ministries-119053100711_1.html |work=[[Business Standard]] |date=31 May 2019 |agency=Press Trust of India }}</ref><ref>{{citation |title=PM Modi allocates portfolios. Full list of new ministers |url=https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/pm-modi-allocates-portfolios-full-list-of-new-ministers-1559288502067.html |work=[[Live Mint]] |date=31 May 2019 }}</ref> On 20 August 2020, Shekhawat tested positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jal-shakti-minister-gajendra-singh-shekhwat-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/article32401757.ece|title=Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat tests positive for COVID-19|date=20 August 2020|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> | ||
==Social works== | ==Social works== | ||
Before entering electoral politics, Shekhawat held many positions in many forums and organisations; he was the co-convener of the [[Swadeshi Jagaran Manch]], the economic wing of the [[Sangh Parivar]] and the General Secretary of Seema Jan Kalyan Samiti, an organisation dedicated to strengthening national security by developing border towns and villages. | Before entering electoral politics, Shekhawat held many positions in many forums and organisations; he was the co-convener of the [[Swadeshi Jagaran Manch]], the economic wing of the [[Sangh Parivar]] and the General Secretary of Seema Jan Kalyan Samiti, an organisation dedicated to strengthening national security by developing border towns and villages. | ||
.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/9036653_Gajendra-Singh-Shekhawat--A-farmer-leader.html?fromNewsdog=1|title= Gajendra Singh Shekhawat|website=www.ptinews.com/home.aspx|access-date=5 December 2019}}</ref> As General Secretary, he was instrumental in building a second line of defense that consisted of civilians residing near the border area of Rajasthan. He was also instrumental in furthering the impact of civil defence by setting up 40 schools and four hostels along the Indo-Pak border.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/gajendra-shekhawat-rajasthan-farmer-leader-finds-a-spot-in-modi-cabinet-117090300303_1.html|title= Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and his contribution|newspaper=Business Standard India|date= 3 September 2017|access-date=5 December 2019| | .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/9036653_Gajendra-Singh-Shekhawat--A-farmer-leader.html?fromNewsdog=1|title= Gajendra Singh Shekhawat|website=www.ptinews.com/home.aspx|access-date=5 December 2019}}</ref> As General Secretary, he was instrumental in building a second line of defense that consisted of civilians residing near the border area of Rajasthan. He was also instrumental in furthering the impact of civil defence by setting up 40 schools and four hostels along the Indo-Pak border.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/gajendra-shekhawat-rajasthan-farmer-leader-finds-a-spot-in-modi-cabinet-117090300303_1.html|title= Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and his contribution|newspaper=Business Standard India|date= 3 September 2017|access-date=5 December 2019|agency= Press Trust of India}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:06, 4 April 2022
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat | |
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| Minister of Jal Shakti | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | |
| In office 3 September 2017 – 30 May 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Minister | Radha Mohan Singh |
| Preceded by | S. S. Ahluwalia |
| Succeeded by | Kailash Choudhary |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 16 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Chandresh Kumari Katoch |
| Constituency | Jodhpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 October 1967[1] Mehroli village , Sri Madhopur, Rajasthan, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Nonand Kanwar ( m. 1993) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Jai Narain Vyas University (M.A and M.Phil) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (born 3 October 1967)[2] is an Indian politician from Rajasthan who is currently serving as Union Cabinet Minister in Ministry of Jal Shakti.[3] He is a member of parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) representing Jodhpur in the Lok Sabha.[4]
Early life and education[edit]
He was born in Mahroli village of Shrimadhopur tehsil of Sikar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. His father, Shankar Singh Shekhawat, was a senior government officer in the public health department and travelled on frequent assignments across the state, so Shekhawat was educated at several different schools. He received a Master of Arts and master of philosophy from Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur.[5]
Political career[edit]
Shekhawat began his political career in student politics when in 1992 he was elected as president of the Student Union at JNVU University, gaining more votes than any other previous Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad supporter.[5] Shekhawat was appointed as National General Secretary of the BJP Kisan Morcha, the farmers wing of the Bharatiya Janta Party.[6] He was also a member of the Rajasthan State Executive of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1]
He was elected as a member of parliament to the 16th Lok Sabha in 2014, with the highest ever winning margin (4,10,051 votes) from the constituency of Jodhpur. One of his major achievements during his tenure as an MP has been the expansion of the Jodhpur Airport, a demand that had continuously been raised during the last 18 years.[citation needed]
Known for his use of social media, Shekhawat is the most followed Indian politician on Quora.[7] His Quora profile has more than 73,380 followers and his answers on the social media platform have been viewed 6.5 million times.[8] He also served as the Chairperson of the Fellowship Committee, member of the All India Council of Sports (AICS)[5] and member of the Standing Committee on Finance.[citation needed]
Union Minister[edit]
On 3 September 2017 he was appointed as Union Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare . He defeated Vaibhav Gehlot, the son of Ashok Gehlot, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan from Jodhpur by a margin of 2.74 lakh votes in 2019 Indian general elections.[9] Shekhawat became the Minister of Jal Shakti on 31 May 2019.[10][11] On 20 August 2020, Shekhawat tested positive for COVID-19.[12]
Social works[edit]
Before entering electoral politics, Shekhawat held many positions in many forums and organisations; he was the co-convener of the Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, the economic wing of the Sangh Parivar and the General Secretary of Seema Jan Kalyan Samiti, an organisation dedicated to strengthening national security by developing border towns and villages. .[13] As General Secretary, he was instrumental in building a second line of defense that consisted of civilians residing near the border area of Rajasthan. He was also instrumental in furthering the impact of civil defence by setting up 40 schools and four hostels along the Indo-Pak border.[14]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Members Bioprofile". loksabhaph.nic.in. Lok Sabha Secretariat. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ↑ "Who is Gajendra Singh Shekhawat?". indianexpress.com. New Delhi: The Indian Express. 3 September 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ↑ Report, TOI. "Cabinet rejig: Meet Modi's formidable force in run-up to 2019 general elections".
- ↑ "Constituencywise-All Candidates". Eciresults.nic.in. Archived from the original on 16 February 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Cabinet reshuffle: Dedicated party veterans, ex-bureaucrats in Modi's chosen nine - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 September 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ↑ Report, TOI. "BJP Kisan Morcha names office bearers, says will work for farmers". PTI. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
- ↑ Report, TOI. "On right track". PTI. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
- ↑ "Profile: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat". Quora. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
- ↑ Parihar, Rohit (24 May 2019). "Election results 2019: Modi wave drowns Ashok Gehlot's son in Jodhpur". India Today. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ↑ "Govt forms 'Jal Shakti' Ministry by merging Water Resources and Drinking Water Ministries", Business Standard, Press Trust of India, 31 May 2019
- ↑ "PM Modi allocates portfolios. Full list of new ministers", Live Mint, 31 May 2019
- ↑ "Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat tests positive for COVID-19". 20 August 2020 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Gajendra Singh Shekhawat". www.ptinews.com/home.aspx. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
- ↑ "Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and his contribution". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 3 September 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
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| Preceded by Chandresh Kumari Katoch |
Member of Parliament for Jodhpur 2014 – Present |
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| Preceded by N/A Ministry created by merging Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation |
Minister of Jal Shakti 30 May 2019 - Present |
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