Prem Chand Bairwa
Indian politician (born 1969)
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Prem Chand Bairwa (born 31 August 1969) is an Indian politician serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan since December 2023, alongside Diya Kumari, under the chief ministership of Bhajan Lal Sharma.[1][2] A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he represents the Dudu Assembly constituency in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.[3]
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- Higher and Technical Education
- Road Transport and Highways
- Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy
Prem Chand Bairwa | |
|---|---|
Dr Bairwa in 2023 | |
| Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan | |
| Assumed office 15 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Kalraj Mishra |
| Chief Minister | Bhajan Lal Sharma |
| Ministry and Departments | List
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| Preceded by | Sachin Pilot (2020) |
| Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 3 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Babulal Nagar |
| Constituency | Dudu |
| In office 8 December 2013 – 11 December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Babulal Nagar |
| Succeeded by | Babulal Nagar |
| Constituency | Dudu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 August 1969 Sriniwaspura, Rajasthan, India |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse |
Narayani Devi (m. 1981) |
| Children | 4 (1 son and 3 daughters) |
| Education | M.A. L.L.B M.Phil. Ph.D. |
| Alma mater | University of Rajasthan |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Agriculture |
Early life and education
Bairwa was born on 31 August 1969 in Sriniwaspura village, Mauzmabad tehsil, Jaipur district, Rajasthan.[4][5]
Political career
Bairwa's political career began with his membership in the Jaipur Zila Parishad. He was first elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in 2013 from the Dudu constituency as a BJP candidate.[6] He was defeated in the 2018 assembly election but successfully contested again in 2023, defeating the incumbent Babulal Nagar.[7]
On 15 December 2023, Bairwa was appointed one of the two Deputy Chief Ministers of Rajasthan, making him the first Dalit individual to hold this position in the state.[8] He was assigned the portfolios of Higher and Technical Education, Road Transport and Highways, and Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy.[9]
Personal life
He is married to Narayani Devi, and they have one son and three daughters.[10]
Electoral history
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dudu | Prem Chand Bairwa | BJP | 116,561 | 57.73% | Won |
| 2023 | Dudu | Babulal Nagar | INC | 80,818 | 40.02% | Runner-up |
| 2023 | Dudu | Hanuman Prasad Bairwa | RLP | 1,742 | 0.86% | Lost |
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Dudu | Babulal Nagar | IND | 68,769 | 38.75% | Won |
| 2018 | Dudu | Prem Chand Bairwa | BJP | 53,990 | 30.42% | Runner-up |
| 2018 | Dudu | Ritesh Bairwa | INC | 28,798 | 16.23% | Lost |
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dudu | Prem Chand Bairwa | BJP | 86,239 | 57.36% | Won |
| 2013 | Dudu | Babulal Nagar | INC | 52,519 | 34.93% | Runner-up |