Gajendra Singh Shaktawat | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2018–2021 | |
| Preceded by | M. Randhir Singh Bhinder |
| Constituency | Vallabhnagar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 May 1973[citation needed] Bhindar, Udaipur, India |
| Died | 20 January 2021 (aged 47) Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Preeti Singh Shaktawat |
| Children | 3 |
Gajendra Singh Shaktawat (24 May 1973 – 20 January 2021) was an Indian politician and MLA from Vallabhnagar, Udaipur. He was the son of former home minister Gulab Singh Shaktawat.
Early years[edit | edit source]
Shaktawat was born in the royal house of the thikana of Baansi, near Chittorgarh. He completed his schooling in Udaipur city, at the Bhupal Nobles institution, and graduated from Mohanlal Sukhadia University.
Career[edit | edit source]
He was elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for Vallabhnagar in 2018 and previously served from 2008 till 2013.
Family[edit | edit source]
He was married to Preeti Jhala, daughter of Bhagwati Jhala, a prominent BJP leader. They had two daughters and one son.
Death[edit | edit source]
Shaktawat died of COVID-19.[1][2]