Gajendra Singh Shaktawat

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Gajendra Singh Shaktawat
Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
In office
2018–2021
Preceded byM. Randhir Singh Bhinder
ConstituencyVallabhnagar
Personal details
Born(1973-05-24)24 May 1973[citation needed]
Bhindar, Udaipur, India
Died20 January 2021(2021-01-20) (aged 47)
Delhi, India
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
Spouse(s)Preeti Singh Shaktawat
Children3

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]

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]

He was elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for Vallabhnagar in 2018 and previously served from 2008 till 2013.

Family[edit]

He was married to Preeti Jhala, daughter of Bhagwati Jhala, a prominent BJP leader. They had two daughters and one son.

Death[edit]

Shaktawat died of COVID-19.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. "Rajasthan: Congress MLA Gajendra Singh Shaktawat Dies After Contracting Covid-19".
  2. "Rajasthan Cong. MLA Gajendra Singh Shaktawat passes away at 48 - The Hindu". The Hindu.