Madan Rathore
Indian politician from Rajasthan
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Madan Rathore is an Indian politician from Rajasthan who is currently serving as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Rajasthan. He has been a member of the Rajya Sabha since April 2024, representing Rajasthan.[2]
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Nitin Nabin
Madan Rathore | |
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Official Portrait | |
| President, Bharatiya Janata Party - Rajasthan[1] | |
| Assumed office 26 July 2024 | |
| National President | J. P. Nadda Nitin Nabin |
| Preceded by | Chandra Prakash Joshi |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 3 April 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kirodi Lal Meena |
| Constituency | List of Rajya Sabha members from Rajasthan |
| Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| In office (2003–2008), (2013 – 2018) | |
| Preceded by | Bina Kak |
| Succeeded by | Joraram Kumawat |
| Constituency | Sumerpur |
| Deputy Chief Whip Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2015–2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 July 1954 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Education | B.Sc (Mathematics) |
| Alma mater | Bangur College, Pali (1974) |
He previously served as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from the Sumerpur Assembly constituency for two non-consecutive terms (2003–2008 and 2013–2018), defeating Congress leader Bina Kak in both elections. He belongs to Teli community [3]
Education
Rathore holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Bangur College, affiliated with the University of Rajasthan, completed in 1974.[4]
Political career
Rathore began his political involvement as a pracharak with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in the 1970s. He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 1980s and held various organizational roles in the Pali district unit. He served as Deputy Chief Whip in the 14th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from 2015 to 2018.
In February 2024, the BJP nominated Rathore along with former minister Chunnilal Garasiya for the Rajya Sabha elections. They were elected unopposed on 27 February 2024.[5][6]
Rajasthan BJP State President
On 26 July 2024, Rathore was appointed as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Rajasthan, succeeding Chandra Prakash Joshi.[7] He was re-elected unopposed in February 2025.[8][9][10]
Awards and recognition
In 2025, Rathore was selected for the Sansad Ratna Award, which recognizes Members of Parliament for their performance in legislative work. He was awarded in the "Overall Category" based on participation in debates, questions, and bills. The selection was made by a jury chaired by Hansraj Ahir, Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes.[11][12][13]
Electoral record
| Year | Office | Constituency | Party | Votes (Madan Rathore) | % | Opponent | Opponent Party | Votes | % | Result | Ref | ||
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| 2013 | MLA | Sumerpur | Bharatiya Janata Party | .svg){kind=small} |
86,210 | 56.63 | Beena Kak | Indian National Congress |  |
43,567 | 28.62 | Won | [14] |
| 2003 | MLA | Sumerpur | Bharatiya Janata Party | |
31,362 | 34.15 | Beena Kak | Indian National Congress | |
28,699 | 31.25 | Won | [15] |