Political families of Rajasthan

This is the alphabetical categorised list of statewide, regional and local political families involved in the politics and various elections of Rajasthan state of India at state (Rajasthan Legislative Assembly) and National level (Lok sabha).

Families

Maharia Family

Hailing from village Kudan in the shekhawati district of Sikar, the Maharia clan has always been in social service and political scene from Panchayat to Parliament.


The Beniwal Family (Jats)

On 29 October 2018, Hanuman Beniwal founded the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, becoming its national convenor in the process. This made Beniwal family as one of the most influential political families of Rajasthan since Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) is the only successful party in the state besides Indian National Congress and Bhartiya Janta Party.[1][2]

  • Ramdeo Beniwal, former two term Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in 1977 and 1985 from Mundwa constituency.[3][4]
  • Hanuman Beniwal, former Member of Lok Sabha from Nagaur, three term Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Khinvsar, founder and National Convenor of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party.[5] He is son of Ramdev Beniwal.
  • Narayan Beniwal, Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Khinvsar, Nagaur, Rajasthan.[6] He is son of Ramdev Beniwal.
  • Kamla Beniwal, former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan in 2003, first women to became minister in Rajasthan at the age of 27 in 1954, former Governor of Tripura, Gujarat and Mizoram between 2009 and 2014.[7]
  • Alok Beniwal, Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Shahpura. He is son of Kamla Beniwal.[8]

Singh Family

  • Dr. Digamber Singh,[9] ( 1 October 1951 - 27 October 2017), Health, Medicine, Family Welfare and Ayurveda Minister of Rajasthan (2003 - 2008). Industries Minister of Rajasthan (2008 - 2009). Vice President of Rajasthan Bharatiya Janata Party (2013 - 2015). Chairman of the Twenty Point Program, Cabinet Minister (2015 - 2017). Additional Charge Ministries of Panchayati Raj, Social Justice, Law and Agriculture, Cabinet Minister (2016 - 2017). MLA, Deeg-Kumher (1993 - 2013).
  • Asha Singh, ( 1 August 1955 - 30 August 2021), BJP leader.
  • Dr. Shailesh Digamber Singh,[10] ( born 20 July 1980) MLA - Deeg-Kumher (2023 - Present).

Manikya Lal Verma Family

  • Manikya Lal Verma, Freedom fighter and first Prime Minister of Undivided Rajasthan, Member of Loksabha from Tonk and Chittorgarh, former president, RPCC.[11]
  • Narayani Devi Verma (Wife), Former Member of Parliament, Founder of Mahila Ashram School in Bhilwara for upliftment of Tribal Children's.[12]
  • Shri Deen Bandhu Verma (Son), Former Member of Parliament from Udaipur, Former Member of Legislative Assembly from Kapasan. Former Minister of State,Govt of Rajasthan. General Secretary, RPCC.[13]

The Jagan Family ( Sharma's )

The Pilot Family

The Mirdha Family

  • Baldev Ram Mirdha, founder of ‘Marwar Kisan Sabha’ and ‘Rajasthan Kisan Sabha’. He is popularly known as Kisan-Kesari.[18]
  • Ram Niwas Mirdha, son of Baldev Ram Mirdha, former member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha, former cabinet minister in Government of India.[19]
  • Harendra Mirdha, former member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and cabinet minister in Government of Rajasthan.[20]
  • Raghuvendra Mirdha, Member of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee.[21]
  • Nathuram Mirdha, popular freedom fighter, social reformer and farmer leader in Marwar region in Rajasthan.[22]
  • Bhanu Prakash Mirdha, former member of Lok Sabha, son of Nathuram Mirdha.[23]
  • Richpal Singh Mirdha,former member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.[24]
  • Dr. Jyoti Mirdha, former member of Lok Sabha from Nagaur.[25]

Vishnoi family

  • Poonam Chand Vishnoi, former speaker Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and cabinet minister in Government of Rajasthan.[26]
  • Vijay laxmi Bishnoi, Member of PCC, daughter of Poonam Chand Vishnoi.[27]

Ram Singh Bishnoi Family

  • Ram Singh Bishnoi, former Cabinet Minister and 7 times member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.[28]
  • Malkhan Singh Bishnoi, former member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Son of Ram singh Bishnoi.[29]
  • Mahendra Bishnoi, Son of Malkhan Singh Bishnoi, Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Luni constituency in Jodhpur district.[30]


Gehlot family

Raje family

Maderna Family

  • Parasram Maderna, former nine term Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, former president of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee.[35]
  • Mahipal Maderna, former Minister of water resources in Government of Rajasthan.[36]
  • Divya Maderna, former member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in 2018.[37]

The Meena Family

The Ola Family

  • Padmashree Shis Ram Ola:
    • Former Cabinet Minister of Mines in Central Government
    • 9-time elected Member of Legislative Assembly in Rajasthan
    • 5-time elected Member of Parliament from Jhunjhunu constituency

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