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    Sh. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

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    • Duration: 19/08/2002 to 21/07/2007
    • Father’s Name: Late Shri Devi Singh Shekhawat
    • Mother’s Name: Late Smt. Bane Kanwar
    • Date of Birth: 23rd October 1923
    • Marital Status: Married
    • Spouse’s Name: Smt. Suraj Kanwar
    • Children: One daughter
    • Profession:: Farmer and Agriculturist

    Positions Held

    Secretary of

    • 1952-1972 Member, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
    • 1974-1977 Member, Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
    • 1977-2002 Member, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
    • 22nd June 1977 – 15th February 1980 Chief Minister of Rajasthan (First term)
    • 15th July 1980 – 30thDecember 1989 Leader of the Opposition, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
    • 4th March 1990 – 15th December 1992 Chief Minister of Rajasthan (Second term)
    • 4th December 1993 – 1st December 1998 Chief Minister of Rajasthan (Third term)
    • 8th January 1999 – 18th August 2002 Leader of the Opposition, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
    • 19th August 2002 – 21st July 2007 Vice-President of India and ex-officio Chairman, Rajya Sabha

    Died on

    15 May, 2010