Prem Chand Bairwa

Narayani Devi

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(m. 1981)​

Prem Chand Bairwa
Bairwa in 2023
Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan
Incumbent
Assumed office 15 December 2023 Servingwith Diya Kumari
Children	1 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]

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]

Year	Constituency	Candidate	Party	Votes	Percentage	Result
2023	Dudu	Prem Chand Bairwa	BJP	116,561	57.73%	Elected
2023	Dudu	Babulal Nagar	INC	80,818	40.02%	Runner-up
2023	Dudu	Hanuman Prasad Bairwa	RLP	1,742	0.86%	Lost

2018 Dudu Assembly Election Results ^[14]

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

2013 Dudu Assembly Election Results ^[15]

Year	Constituency	Candidate	Party	Votes	Percentage	Result
2013	Dudu	Prem Chand Bairwa	BJP	86,239	57.36%	Elected
2013	Dudu	Babulal Nagar	INC	52,519	34.93%	Runner-up

Succession

Preceded by Sachin Pilot

Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan 2023–present

Incumbent

Preceded by Babulal Nagar

Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly for Dudu 2013–2018

Succeeded by Babulal Nagar

Preceded by Babulal Nagar

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 .