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'''Kali Charan Saraf''' is a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the Legislative Assembly]] from the [[Malviya Nagar (Rajasthan Assembly constituency)|Malviya Nagar]] constituency of the [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]] in [[India]].<ref name=election2018>{{cite web |url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/9645-statistical-data-of-rajasthan-la-2018/ |title=Statistical Data of Rajasthan LA 2018 |website=[[Election Commission of India]] |accessdate= 12 February 2021}}</ref><ref name=election2013>{{cite web |url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/3411-rajasthan-2013/ |title=Statistical Data of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election 2013 |publisher=[[Election Commission of India]] |accessdate=30 September 2021}}</ref> He is a leader of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. He is a former minister in Raje ministry. He studied B Com from [[Commerce College, Jaipur|Commerce College]] and law from University Law College of [[University of Rajasthan]]. He is the former Medical and Health, Medical and Health Services (ESI), Medical Education, Ayurveda & Indian Medical Methods minister of Rajasthan.{{citation needed|date=September 2021}} He was President of university of Rajasthan.{{citation needed|date=September 2021}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name                = Kali Charan Saraf
| image              =
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|1951|08|07}}
| birth_place        = [[Jaipur]], Rajasthan, India
| office1            = Member of the [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]]
| constituency1      = Johri Bazar
| term_start1        = 1985
| term_end1          = 2008
| office2            = Member of the [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]]
| constituency2      = [[Malviya Nagar (Rajasthan Assembly constituency)|Malviya Nagar]]
| term_start2        = 2008
| term_end2          = Incumbent
| office3            = Protem Speaker of the [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start3        = December 2023
| term_end3          = December 2023
| office4            = Minister of State (Independent Charge), Rajasthan Government
| term_start4        = 2 July 1998
| term_end4          = 30 November 1998
| office5            = Cabinet Minister, Rajasthan Government
| term_start5        = 24 December 2007
| term_end5          = 10 December 2008
| office6            = Cabinet Minister, Rajasthan Government
| term_start6        = 20 December 2013
| term_end6          = 17 December 2018
| party              = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| spouse              = Alka Saraf
| children            = 2 sons, 1 daughter
| nationality        =
| education          = B.Com. and LL.B., [[University of Rajasthan]], Jaipur
}}


== Background and education ==
'''Kali Charan Saraf''' (born 7 August 1951) is an Indian politician from Rajasthan. He is a senior leader of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] and a Member of the [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]] representing the [[Malviya Nagar (Rajasthan Assembly constituency)|Malviya Nagar]] constituency in [[Jaipur]]. Saraf has been elected as an MLA eight times, marking a long-standing career in state politics.<ref name="ndtv2023">{{cite web |title=Who is Kali Charan Saraf? Know everything from his political journey to net worth |url=https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/who-is-kalicharan-saraf-protem-speaker-of-rajasthan-assembly-know-everything-from-his-political-journey-to-net-worth-4696914 |website=NDTV Rajasthan |date=20 December 2023 |access-date=21 April 2025}}</ref>
Kali Charan Saraf was born on 7 August 1951 in [[Jaipur]].


He has degrees of B.com/LLB from [[Commerce College, Jaipur]], affiliated to [[Rajasthan University]], Jaipur.
He served as Minister for Medical and Health, Medical Education, Ayurveda, and Indian Medical Methods in the [[Vasundhara Raje]] cabinet.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kali Charan Saraf takes charge of medical education portfolio |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Saraf-takes-charge-of-medical-education-portfolio/articleshow/27608335.cms |work=The Times of India |date=17 December 2013 |access-date=21 April 2025}}</ref>


==References==
In December 2023, Saraf was appointed the Protem Speaker of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, responsible for administering the oath of office to newly elected members.<ref name="ndtv2023" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Welcome & congratulations to Kali Charan Saraf, 8-time MLA |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/jaipur/news/welcome-congratulation-to-kalicharan-saraf-who-became-mla-for-the-8th-time-132305747.html |work=Dainik Bhaskar |date=20 December 2023 |access-date=21 April 2025}}</ref><ref>https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/who-is-kalicharan-saraf-protem-speaker-of-rajasthan-assembly-know-everything-from-his-political-journey-to-net-worth-4696914</ref>
 
== Political career ==
Kali Charan Saraf entered politics through student leadership and was elected President of the Students’ Union at the [[University of Rajasthan]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Sebastian | first=Sunny | title=A large number of former student leaders make it to Rajasthan Assembly | website=The Hindu | date=26 December 2008 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/A-large-number-of-former-student-leaders-make-it-to-Rajasthan-Assembly/article15368091.ece | access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref> He has represented multiple constituencies over the years, including Adarsh Nagar before contesting from Malviya Nagar since 2008.
 
In the 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election, Saraf won from Malviya Nagar by defeating Indian National Congress candidate Archana Sharma.<ref>{{cite news |title=Malviya Nagar Chunav Result: Kali Charan Saraf defeats Archana Sharma |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/rajasthan/story-malviya-nagar-chunav-result-live-kalicharan-saraf-archana-sharma-rajasthan-election-update-9019241.html |website=Live Hindustan |date=3 December 2023 |access-date=21 April 2025}}</ref>
== Electoral record ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:90%; text-align: center;"
|+ Election results
! Year !! Office !! Constituency !! Votes !! % !! Opponent !! Opponent Votes !! Opponent % !! Result !! Ref
|-
| [[1985_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_election|1985]] || [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] || Johri Bazar || 28,198 || 42.27 || Takiudin Ahmed ([[Indian_National_Congress|INC]])  || 25,646 || 38.45 || {{Won}} || [https://www.electiontak.in/polls/rajasthan/constitueny/johribazar-1985-S20_42]
|-
| [[1990_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_election|1990]] || MLA || Johri Bazar || 61,132 ||  58.86 || Syed Ahmad Khan ([[Indian_National_Congress|INC]])  || 36,257 ||  34.91 || {{Won}} || [https://rajasthanlink.com/VanuDetails/jaipur/assembly-10/1237/kalicharan-saraf-mla-malviya-nagar]
|-
| [[1993_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_election|1993]] || MLA || Johri Bazar || 71,017 || 56.16 || Raj Kumar Kala ([[Indian_National_Congress|INC]]) || 47,685 || 37.71 || {{Won}} || [https://www.elections.in/rajasthan/assembly-constituencies/1993-election-results.html]
|-
| [[1998_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_election|1998]] || MLA || Johri Bazar || 67,095 || 46.69 || Taqiuddin Ahmed ([[Indian_National_Congress|INC]]) || 70,208 || 48.86 || {{Lost}} || [https://www.electiontak.in/polls/rajasthan/constitueny/johribazar-1998-S20_42]
|-
| [[2003_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_election|2003]] || MLA || Johri Bazar || 88,016 || 54.14 || Shah Ikramuddin ([[Indian_National_Congress|INC]]) || 62,277 || 38.31 || {{Won}} || [https://election.rajasthan.gov.in/acanalysis/ac42.htm]
|-
| [[2008_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_election|2008]] || MLA || [[Malviya_Nagar,_Rajasthan_Assembly_constituency|Malviya Nagar]] || 62,011  || 54.18 || Rajiv Arora ([[Indian_National_Congress|INC]]) || 44,453  || 38.84  || {{Won}} || [https://election.rajasthan.gov.in/VidhanSabha%202008%20pdf/A054.pdf]
|-
| [[2013_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_election|2013]] || MLA || Malviya Nagar || 89,974 || 65.02 || Dr Archana Sharma ([[Indian_National_Congress|INC]])  || 41,256 || 29.82 || {{Won}} || [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/rajasthan/constituency-show/malviya-nagar TOI]
|-
| [[2018_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_election|2018]] || MLA || Malviya Nagar || 70,221 || 48.17 || Dr Archana Sharma ([[Indian_National_Congress|INC]])  || 68,517 || 47.00 || {{Won}} || [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/rajasthan/constituency-show/malviya-nagar TOI]
|-
| [[2023_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_election|2023]] || MLA || Malviya Nagar || 92,506 || 60.62 || Dr Archana Sharma ([[Indian_National_Congress|INC]]) || 57,012 || 37.36 || {{Won}} || [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/rajasthan/constituency-show/malviya-nagar TOI]
|}
 
== References ==
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==External links==
{{cite web | last=Sebastian | first=Sunny| title=A large number of former student leaders make it to Rajasthan Assembly | website=The Hindu | date=2008-12-26 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/A-large-number-of-former-student-leaders-make-it-to-Rajasthan-Assembly/article15368091.ece | access-date=2021-10-09}}


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Kali Charan Saraf
Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
In office
1985–2008
ConstituencyJohri Bazar
Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
In office
2008 – Incumbent
ConstituencyMalviya Nagar
Protem Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
In office
December 2023 – December 2023
Minister of State (Independent Charge), Rajasthan Government
In office
2 July 1998 – 30 November 1998
Cabinet Minister, Rajasthan Government
In office
24 December 2007 – 10 December 2008
Cabinet Minister, Rajasthan Government
In office
20 December 2013 – 17 December 2018
Personal details
Born (1951-08-07) August 7, 1951 (age 75)
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s)Alka Saraf
Children2 sons, 1 daughter
EducationB.Com. and LL.B., University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

Kali Charan Saraf (born 7 August 1951) is an Indian politician from Rajasthan. He is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and a Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly representing the Malviya Nagar constituency in Jaipur. Saraf has been elected as an MLA eight times, marking a long-standing career in state politics.[1]

He served as Minister for Medical and Health, Medical Education, Ayurveda, and Indian Medical Methods in the Vasundhara Raje cabinet.[2]

In December 2023, Saraf was appointed the Protem Speaker of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, responsible for administering the oath of office to newly elected members.[1][3][4]

Political career[edit | edit source]

Kali Charan Saraf entered politics through student leadership and was elected President of the Students’ Union at the University of Rajasthan.[5] He has represented multiple constituencies over the years, including Adarsh Nagar before contesting from Malviya Nagar since 2008.

In the 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election, Saraf won from Malviya Nagar by defeating Indian National Congress candidate Archana Sharma.[6]

Electoral record[edit | edit source]

Election results
Year Office Constituency Votes % Opponent Opponent Votes Opponent % Result Ref
1985 MLA Johri Bazar 28,198 42.27 Takiudin Ahmed (INC) 25,646 38.45 Won [1]
1990 MLA Johri Bazar 61,132 58.86 Syed Ahmad Khan (INC) 36,257 34.91 Won [2]
1993 MLA Johri Bazar 71,017 56.16 Raj Kumar Kala (INC) 47,685 37.71 Won [3]
1998 MLA Johri Bazar 67,095 46.69 Taqiuddin Ahmed (INC) 70,208 48.86 Lost [4]
2003 MLA Johri Bazar 88,016 54.14 Shah Ikramuddin (INC) 62,277 38.31 Won [5]
2008 MLA Malviya Nagar 62,011 54.18 Rajiv Arora (INC) 44,453 38.84 Won [6]
2013 MLA Malviya Nagar 89,974 65.02 Dr Archana Sharma (INC) 41,256 29.82 Won TOI
2018 MLA Malviya Nagar 70,221 48.17 Dr Archana Sharma (INC) 68,517 47.00 Won TOI
2023 MLA Malviya Nagar 92,506 60.62 Dr Archana Sharma (INC) 57,012 37.36 Won TOI

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Who is Kali Charan Saraf? Know everything from his political journey to net worth". NDTV Rajasthan. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "Kali Charan Saraf takes charge of medical education portfolio". The Times of India. 17 December 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  3. ↑ "Welcome & congratulations to Kali Charan Saraf, 8-time MLA". Dainik Bhaskar. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  4. ↑ https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/who-is-kalicharan-saraf-protem-speaker-of-rajasthan-assembly-know-everything-from-his-political-journey-to-net-worth-4696914
  5. ↑ Sebastian, Sunny (26 December 2008). "A large number of former student leaders make it to Rajasthan Assembly". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  6. ↑ "Malviya Nagar Chunav Result: Kali Charan Saraf defeats Archana Sharma". Live Hindustan. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2025.

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