Prem Chand Bairwa

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Narayani Devi
(m. 1981)
Prem Chand Bairwa
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Bairwa in 2023
Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan
Assumed office
15 December 2023
Servingwith Diya Kumari
Children1 son and 3 daughters
Education M.A.
L.L.B
M.Phil.
Ph.D.
Alma mater University of Rajasthan
Occupation Politician
Profession Agriculture

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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Early life and education

Born in Sriniwaspura village, Mauzmabad tehsil, Jaipur district, Rajasthan, [4] [5] Bairwa pursued higher education at the University of Rajasthan, where he obtained M.A., L.L.B., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees.[ citation needed ]

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 as 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]

Controversy

In December 2023, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Rajasthan High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Deputy Chief Minister's post, naming Bairwa and Diya Kumari as respondents. [11] [12]

Election results

2023 Dudu Assembly Election Results [13]
YearConstituencyCandidatePartyVotesPercentageResult
2023DuduPrem Chand BairwaBJP116,56157.73%Elected
2023DuduBabulal NagarINC80,81840.02%Runner-up
2023DuduHanuman Prasad BairwaRLP1,7420.86%Lost
2018 Dudu Assembly Election Results [14]
YearConstituencyCandidatePartyVotesPercentageResult
2018DuduBabulal NagarIND68,76938.75%Won
2018DuduPrem Chand BairwaBJP53,99030.42%Runner-up
2018DuduRitesh BairwaINC28,79816.23%Lost
2013 Dudu Assembly Election Results [15]
YearConstituencyCandidatePartyVotesPercentageResult
2013DuduPrem Chand BairwaBJP86,23957.36%Elected
2013DuduBabulal NagarINC52,51934.93%Runner-up

Succession

Preceded by Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan
2023–present
Incumbent
Preceded by Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly for Dudu
2013–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly for Dudu
2023–present
Incumbent

References

  1. "Who is Prem Chand Bairwa, New Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan". Times Now. 12 December 2023.
  2. "Who Are Diya Kumari, Prem Bairwa: 'Princess Who Walks On Streets' Among Rajasthan Deputy CMs". ABP News. 12 December 2023.
  3. "Dr. Prem Chand Bairwa - Dudu, Rajasthan" . Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  4. "Rajasthan Deputy CM Premchand Bairwa: From humble beginnings in Dudu".
  5. "Rajasthan Deputy CM: कौन हैं प्रेमचंद बैरवा, जिन्हें बनाया गया है राजस्थान का उप मुख्यमंत्री". Rajasthan Patrika. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  6. "Premchand Bairwa: From District Councilor to Deputy CM". 13 December 2023.
  7. "2023 Rajasthan Assembly Election Results". The Times of India .
  8. "Prem Chand Bairwa becomes first Dalit Deputy CM of Rajasthan". 12 December 2023.
  9. "Premchand Bairwa new Deputy CM of Rajasthan, know his political career".
  10. "Deputy CM Bairwa's wife's reaction after appointment".
  11. "PIL filed against Prem Chand Bairwa and Diya Kumari's appointment". 17 December 2023.
  12. "Legal challenge against Dy CM appointments in Rajasthan". 17 December 2023.
  13. "Dudu Constituency Election Results 2023: Dudu Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India .
  14. "Dudu Constituency Election Results 2023: Dudu Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India .
  15. "Dudu Constituency Election Results 2023: Dudu Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India .