| Office | Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly |
|---|---|
| Office | Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly |
| Office | Protem Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly |
| Office | Minister of State (Independent Charge), Rajasthan Government
|
| Constituency | Johri Bazar |
| Born | 1951-08-07 (age 75) |
| Born | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
|
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Alka Saraf |
| Children | 2 sons, 1 daughter
|
Kali Charan Saraf (born 7 August 1951) is an Indian politician from Rajasthan. He is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and a Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly representing the Malviya Nagar constituency in Jaipur. Saraf has been elected as an MLA eight times, marking a long-standing career in state politics.[1]
He served as Minister for Medical and Health, Medical Education, Ayurveda, and Indian Medical Methods in the Vasundhara Raje cabinet.[2]
In December 2023, Saraf was appointed the Protem Speaker of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, responsible for administering the oath of office to newly elected members.[1][3][4]
Political career
Kali Charan Saraf entered politics through student leadership and was elected President of the Students’ Union at the University of Rajasthan.[5] He has represented multiple constituencies over the years, including Adarsh Nagar before contesting from Malviya Nagar since 2008.
In the 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election, Saraf won from Malviya Nagar by defeating Indian National Congress candidate Archana Sharma.[6]
Electoral record
| Year | Office | Constituency | Votes | % | Opponent | Opponent Votes | Opponent % | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | MLA | Johri Bazar | 28,198 | 42.27 | Takiudin Ahmed (INC) | 25,646 | 38.45 | Template:Won | [1] |
| 1990 | MLA | Johri Bazar | 61,132 | 58.86 | Syed Ahmad Khan (INC) | 36,257 | 34.91 | Template:Won | [2] |
| 1993 | MLA | Johri Bazar | 71,017 | 56.16 | Raj Kumar Kala (INC) | 47,685 | 37.71 | Template:Won | [3] |
| 1998 | MLA | Johri Bazar | 67,095 | 46.69 | Taqiuddin Ahmed (INC) | 70,208 | 48.86 | Template:Lost | [4] |
| 2003 | MLA | Johri Bazar | 88,016 | 54.14 | Shah Ikramuddin (INC) | 62,277 | 38.31 | Template:Won | [5] |
| 2008 | MLA | Malviya Nagar | 62,011 | 54.18 | Rajiv Arora (INC) | 44,453 | 38.84 | Template:Won | [6] |
| 2013 | MLA | Malviya Nagar | 89,974 | 65.02 | Dr Archana Sharma (INC) | 41,256 | 29.82 | Template:Won | TOI |
| 2018 | MLA | Malviya Nagar | 70,221 | 48.17 | Dr Archana Sharma (INC) | 68,517 | 47.00 | Template:Won | TOI |
| 2023 | MLA | Malviya Nagar | 92,506 | 60.62 | Dr Archana Sharma (INC) | 57,012 | 37.36 | Template:Won | TOI |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Who is Kali Charan Saraf? Know everything from his political journey to net worth. NDTV Rajasthan(20 December 2023). Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ↑ Kali Charan Saraf takes charge of medical education portfolio. The Times of India(17 December 2013). Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ↑ Welcome & congratulations to Kali Charan Saraf, 8-time MLA. Dainik Bhaskar(20 December 2023). Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ↑ https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/who-is-kalicharan-saraf-protem-speaker-of-rajasthan-assembly-know-everything-from-his-political-journey-to-net-worth-4696914
- ↑ A large number of former student leaders make it to Rajasthan Assembly, Sebastian, Sunny. The Hindu(26 December 2008). Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ↑ Malviya Nagar Chunav Result: Kali Charan Saraf defeats Archana Sharma. Live Hindustan(3 December 2023). Retrieved 21 April 2025.