Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development
🌍 Indian · Born March 5, 1959
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan is a prominent Indian politician serving as the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, as well as the Minister of Rural Development in the Government of India. Born on March 5, 1959, in Jait village, Madhya Pradesh, he began his political journey early by joining the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and later becoming a key leader in the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). Chouhan entered electoral politics in 1990 as a member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Budhni constituency, followed by a long tenure as a Member of Parliament representing Vidisha in the Lok Sabha. He is best known for his historic leadership as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, serving four terms between 2005 and 2023, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister in the state's history. Widely referred to affectionately as 'Mama' by his constituents, Chouhan transitioned back to federal politics after winning a seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, taking charge of key agricultural and rural portfolios under the Modi administration.
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Elected as MLA
Elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly representing the Budhni constituency for the first time.
Elected to Lok Sabha
Elected to the lower house of India's Parliament from the Vidisha constituency.
Appointed Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
Assumed office as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for his first term.
NDTV Indian of the Year
Honored as the Leader of New India (Development) at the NDTV Indian of the Year awards.
Stepped Down as Chief Minister
Left the office of Chief Minister after the state assembly elections.
BJP National Vice President
Appointed as the National Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Returned as Chief Minister
Sworn in for his fourth term as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh following political realignments.
Concluded Chief Ministerial Tenure
Stepped down as the longest-serving Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
Appointed Union Minister
Elected back to the Lok Sabha from Vidisha and assumed charge as Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development.
Government of India
National Governing Authority of the Republic of India
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Mohan Yadav
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
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Kamal Nath
Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Senior INC Leader
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