In an unexpected development, the BJP announced Bhajan Lal Sharma, a first-time MLA aged 56, as the incoming Chief Minister of Rajasthan on Tuesday. Emerging victorious from Sanganer in Jaipur during the November 25 Assembly elections, Sharma, a BJP state unit member, secured the position despite initial skepticism about his 'outsider' status in Sanganer. Overcoming this, he triumphed with a significant lead of 48,081 votes against Congress' Pushpendra Bhardwaj. The party also appointed two Deputy Chief Ministers, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa, both with political backgrounds. The legislative party meeting, nine days post the December 3 election results, finalized these appointments. Sharma, recognized for his proximity to the BJP organization and the RSS, previously served as state general secretary under various BJP Presidents. This strategic move mirrors the BJP's recent surprising choice in Madhya Pradesh, appointing Mohan Yadav as the Chief Minister.
Key Points:
1. In a surprising move, the BJP announced Bhajan Lal Sharma, a first-time MLA, as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
2. Sharma, elected from Sanganer in Jaipur, had a significant role in the BJP state unit before his appointment.
3. Rajasthan will have two Deputy Chief Ministers, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa, along with Vasudev Devnani as the Assembly Speaker.
4. Diya Kumari, former MP from Rajsamand, contested from Vidhyadhar Nagar in the recent Assembly elections.
5. Bairwa, elected as MLA from Dudu, is the other appointed Deputy Chief Minister.
6. The names were confirmed during a legislative party meeting held nine days after the December 3 election results.
7. Despite being labelled as an 'outsider' in Sanganer, Sharma won the election by a substantial margin against a Congress candidate.
8. Sharma, with close ties to the party and RSS, served as the state general secretary under four BJP Presidents.
9. The BJP's surprising Chief Ministerial choices continued with Mohan Yadav, a Yadav OBC community leader, being named Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
10. These unexpected appointments signal the BJP's strategic decisions in choosing leaders from diverse backgrounds for key positions in various states.
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