| Office | Minister of State, Government of Rajasthan |
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| Office | Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
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| Born | 1948-August-02 (age 78) |
| Born | Jhirna, Karauli, Rajasthan, India
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| Political party | Indian National Congress Template:Small |
| Spouse | Template:Marriage |
| Children | 7
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| Occupation | Politician
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Bharosi Lal Jatav (born 2 August 1948) is an Indian politician. He was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly for five terms from Hindaun, Rajasthan. He previously also served as Minister of State in the Government of Rajasthan.[1][2] He is a member of the Indian National Congress .[3][4][5]
Early life and personal life
Bharosi Lal Jatav was born on 2 August 1948 in Jhirna village in Karauli district, Rajasthan, to Tek Ram Jatav and Champa Devi Jatav. He is married to Resham Devi (since 1960); the couple has seven children. His primary occupation is listed as agriculture. Specific details about formal education are not widely documented.
Political career
He represented the Hindaun constituency in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in multiple non-consecutive terms spanning from 1980 to 2023. He has been involved in local party organization and governance at the district level.[4][5]
He reportedly faced a suspension from the Congress party until November 2023 amid internal factional disputes, though he remained aligned with the party's ideology.
During the Ashok Gehlot ministry, Jatav held independent charge of the Estate Department and served as Minister of State with responsibilities covering Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and the Rajasthan State Motor Garage. He worked on policies and initiatives aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods, livestock management and agricultural infrastructure.
Electoral history
| Term | Years served | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1980–1985 | Shravanlal | Ummedi Lal Jatav |
| 2nd | 1990–1992 | Ummedi Lal Jatav | Kamal Ram Koli |
| 3rd | 1998–2003 | Kamal Ram Koli | Kaluram Yadav |
| 4th | 2008–2013 | Kalu Ram | Rajkumari Jatav |
| 5th | 2018–2023 | Rajkumari Jatav | Anita Jatav |
He did not contest the 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly elections, ending his direct legislative tenure.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Rajasthan elections: Why Dalits are keeping BJP, Congress guessing. The Indian Express(2018-12-05). Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ↑ राजस्थान: कोरोना वायरस के कहर के बीच कांग्रेस विधायक ने होटल में मनाया जन्मदिन, वीडियो वायरल होने पर हुए ट्रोल. Hindustan. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ↑ Indian National Congress Party. www-rajpcc-com. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Congress announces fourth list of 56 candidates for Rajasthan polls. The Hindu(2023-10-31). Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Bharosi Lal Jatav: MLA Hindaun (SC), Rajasthan. Molitics.in.