Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

ModernPoliticianIndia1923 — ?

Rajasthan CM and Indian vice president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1923

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)32

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score54.8

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat — Complete Timeline

1977 AD

Became Chief Minister of RajasthanPolitical Action◆ Major

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, leading the Janata Party government. His tenure focused on rural development and anti-poverty programs, but was cut short by the fall of the Janata government at the centre.

Chief MinisterRajasthanJanata Party

Impact: regionalconstructive

1990 AD

Second term as Chief Minister of RajasthanPolitical Action◆ Major

Shekhawat returned as Chief Minister after the BJP won the 1990 Rajasthan elections. His second term saw the implementation of economic reforms and infrastructure projects, but also faced communal tensions following the Babri Masjid demolition.

Chief MinisterRajasthanBJP

Impact: regionalconstructive

2002 AD

Elected Vice President of IndiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Shekhawat was elected as the 11th Vice President of India, serving under President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. As Vice President, he also served as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, presiding over parliamentary proceedings.

Vice PresidentIndiaRajya Sabha

Impact: nationalconstructive

2007 AD

Contested for President of IndiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Shekhawat contested the 2007 Indian presidential election as an independent candidate supported by the opposition. He lost to Pratibha Patil, the UPA candidate, marking the end of his active political career.

Presidential ElectionOppositionBJP

Impact: national