Jayant Chaudhary

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Chaudhary in 2023
Union Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
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10 June 2024
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Relatives Chaudhary Charan Singh (grandfather)
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Alma mater London School of Economics
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Jayant Chaudhary (born 27 December 1978) [2] is an American born Indian politician and farmer leader. A member of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), he is currently serving as the Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in Government of India since 2024. [3] He is member of the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh since 2022. Previously, he also served as a member of the 15th Lok Sabha from Mathura. He is third-generation member of the Chaudhary family of Uttar Pradesh and grandson of Charan Singh, former prime minister of India. [4] [5]

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Early life and education

Jayant Chaudhary was born on 27 December 1978 in Dallas, Texas, United States, to Chaudhary Ajit Singh and Radhika Singh. He is grandson of Chaudhary Charan Singh, former prime minister of India. [6] [7] Historically the chaudhary family has a farming background and his grandfather, Charan Singh, participated in the Indian Independence Movement and was an active member of Arya Samaj since the 1930s. [8] He did graduation from Sri Venkateswara College of the Delhi University and then he did master of science in accounting and finance from the London School of Economics in 2002. [9] [10] [11]

Political career

Being a third-generation member of the Chaudhary family of Uttar Pradesh, he started his political career at the time of 2009 Indian general election. He became Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha in 2009 representing Mathura as a member of the Rashtriya Lok Dal. During his tenure, he participated in debates and advocated for key issues, particularly those affecting rural and farming communities. Chaudhary introduced a private member Bill focused on fair land acquisition practices and adequate compensation for landowners. [12]

Chaudhary was a member of the Standing Committee on Commerce, the Consultative Committee on Finance, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and the Committee on Government Assurances. He has served previously on the Standing Committees on Agriculture and Finance as well as the Committee on Ethics. [9]

In 2012, Chaudhary contested the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections from the Mant constituency. He then won the seat and boosted the RLD presence in western Uttar Pradesh, a region historically aligned with the party’s farmer-centric policies and Rashtriya Lok Dal won nine seats in these elections. [13]

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu presenting the Bharat Ratna (Posthumous) to Shri Chaudhary Charan Singh The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu presenting the Bharat Ratna Award (Posthumous) to Shri Chaudhary Charan Singh at Rashtrapati Bhavan.jpg
President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu presenting the Bharat Ratna (Posthumous) to Shri Chaudhary Charan Singh

Chaudhary lost the 2014 and 2019 general elections and this period marked a decline in the Rashtriya Lok Dal presence in Uttar Pradesh. Following the passing of his father, Chaudhary Ajit Singh, Jayant was appointed as the national president of the Rashtriya Lok Dal on 25 May 2021. [14]

During the 2020–2021 farmers' protest, Chaudhary criticised the central government for three farm bills and called them as death warrant for farmers while addressing a maha panchayat in Agra district. [15] On 5 July 2022, he was nominated to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of parliament as joint candidate of Samajwadi Party and Rashtriya Lok Dal. [16]

Chaudhary taking charge as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary taking charge as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.jpg
Chaudhary taking charge as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

In the 2024 general elections, the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), led by Jayant Chaudhary, formed an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Following the elections Chaudhary was appointed as the Union minister of state (Independent charge) for skill development and entrepreneurship and Minister of state in the education department in Third Modi ministry. [17] [18]

Personal life

Chaudhary is married to fashion designer Charu Singh in 2003, with whom he has two childrens. [19] [20]

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  3. ↑ "Jayant in Union cabinet, RLD returns to 'power' after 10 years". Hindustan Times. 10 June 2024. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2025. “The Chaudhary family has returned to the Union government after a gap of 10 years, with the induction of RLD chairman Jayant Chaudhary as minister of state in the NDA government, on Sunday.”
  4. ↑ "Chaudhary, Shri Jayant | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | Government Of India". www.msde.gov.in. Retrieved 18 January 2025. “ Shri Jayant Chaudhary is the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, as well as Minister of State in the Education Department in the Government of India. He represents Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha and previously served in the 15th Lok Sabha. Born on 27 December 1978, he holds a master's degree in accounting and finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science. As a parliamentarian, he has been actively involved in legislative matters, notably advancing discussions on land acquisition through a Private Member Bill in the Lok Sabha. Jayant Chaudhary has contributed to various parliamentary committees including Commerce, Finance, Agriculture, and Ethics. As a member of the Rajya Sabha, he has dedicated his MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds to enhance sports infrastructure and foster a conducive sporting ecosystem.”
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