HIGHLIGHT | Bhajan Lal Sharma New Chief Minister of Rajasthan: First Time MLA Beats Heavyweights

HIGHLIGHT | Rajasthan New CM: The BJP has selected first time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as the CM while Diya Kumari and Dr Prem Chand Bairwa have been made Deputy Chief Ministers

Rajasthan New CM ?

After appointing tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai as Chhattisgarh CM and OBC leader Mohan Yadav as Madhya Pradesh aChief Ministers, in Rajasthan the BJP has gone with a leader from the Brahmin community as their chief minister. Bhajan Lal Sharma is going helm Rajasthan. The decision was taken during the BJP legislative party meeting held in Jaipur this evening in the presence of BJP observers Rajnath Singh, Vinod Tawde and Saroj Pandey. This put an end to the speculations about Vasundhara Raje returning for the third time as CM.

Notably, Vasundhara Raje has been actively gauging the political atmosphere between Delhi and Jaipur. With meetings involving over 60 legislators in Jaipur and discussions with JP Nadda in Delhi, Raje is exploring her political options. However, the BJP maintains that the decision will be made by the parliamentary party.

Meanwhile, amid speculation about the potential Chief Minister, a new name in the mix is Pushpendra Singh Ranawat. He has been elected as a legislator six times from the Bali constituency in the Pali district. Another new entrant on the list is Anita Bhadel. The list of potential Chief Ministerial candidates in Rajasthan continues to grow, and the final decision is expected post the legislative party meeting later today.

The race for the Chief Minister's post in Rajasthan is gaining momentum, resembling the surprising names that emerged in the decisions made by the BJP in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Stay tuned for more live updates on Rajasthan's New Chief Minister.

12 December 2023

17:08 IST

Live Updates: Rajasthan CM-Designate Bhajan Lal Sharma Stakes Claim To Form Govt 

Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma along with his two deputy CMs met Governor Kalraj Mishra and staked claim to form the government in the state.

#WATCH | Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma along with his two deputy CMs meets Governor Kalraj Mishra to stake claim to form the government in the state pic.twitter.com/l7jDeq7uFq

— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2023

17:06 IST

Rajasthan CM Live Update

Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma on his way to Raj Bhawan in Jaipur, to stake claim to form government in the state.

#WATCH | Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma on his way to Raj Bhawan in Jaipur, to stake claim to form government in the state pic.twitter.com/CFC41Me3rR

— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2023

17:01 IST

Rajasthan CM & Deputy CM Live Update

Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma along with Dy CM-designate Diya Kumari and Dr. Prem Chand Bairwa and Vasudev Devnani, who has been named as Speaker.

#WATCH | Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma along with Dy CM-designate Diya Kumari and Dr. Prem Chand Bairwa and Vasudev Devnani, who has been named as Speaker pic.twitter.com/yk3njjNRa6

— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2023

16:57 IST

Rajasthan CM Live Updates: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Reacts

Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma says, "...I would like to assure you that all the MLAs of Rajasthan will definitely meet the expectations that the people have with us, with the BJP. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, we will ensure holistic development of Rajasthan in all areas."

#WATCH | Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma says, "...I would like to assure you that all the MLAs of Rajasthan will definitely meet the expectations that the people have with us, with the BJP. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, we will ensure holistic development of… pic.twitter.com/CAF23kys4O

— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2023

16:54 IST

Rajasthan CM Live Updates: Rajasthan CM, state BJP leader Dr.Kirodi Lal Meena react

On Bhajanlal Sharma as the new Rajasthan CM, state BJP leader Dr.Kirodi Lal Meena says, "I am very happy. He will take the state ahead. His name was proposed by Vasundhara ji and I forwarded the name...I am not in line for a minister post."

#WATCH | On Bhajanlal Sharma as the new Rajasthan CM, state BJP leader Dr.Kirodi Lal Meena says, "I am very happy. He will take the state ahead. His name was proposed by Vasundhara ji and I forwarded the name...I am not in line for a minister post." pic.twitter.com/j7JjlDdFxD

— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2023

16:44 IST

Rajasthan CM & Deputy CM Live Update: Bhajanlal Sharma Greeted With Garlands

Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma garlanded after BJP picks him for the CM post, in Jaipur.

#WATCH | Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma garlanded after BJP picks him for the CM post, in Jaipur pic.twitter.com/rcwibk9fDd

— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2023

16:37 IST

Rajasthan CM & Deputy CM Live Updates: BJP Annoucement for CM and Deputy CM

Bhajanlal Sharma has been elected as the leader of the Rajasthan BJP Legislature Party. There will be two Deputy CMs- Diya Singh and Dr. Prem Chand Bairwa. Vasudev Devnani to be the Speaker," says BJP central observer for Rajasthan, Rajnath Singh.

#WATCH | "Bhajanlal Sharma has been elected as the leader of the Rajasthan BJP Legislature Party. There will be two Deputy CMs- Diya Singh and Dr. Prem Chand Bairwa. Vasudev Devnani to be the Speaker," says BJP central observer for Rajasthan, Rajnath Singh pic.twitter.com/XyqGKDo40o

— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2023

16:30 IST

Rajasthan Deputy CM Live Updates: BJP Announcement For Rajanthan Deputy CM

Rajasthan Deputy CM Name: Dudu MLA Dr. Prem Chand Bairwa and Vidhyadhar Nagar MLA Diya Kumari have been appointed Deputy Chief Ministers.

16:17 IST

Rajasthan CM Live Updates: BJP Announcement Rajanthan CM Name 

Rajasthan Chief Miniester Announcement Bhajan Lal Sharma, MLA from Sanganer

16:14 IST

Rajasthan CM Live Updates: Game of possibilities, says Rathore

Senior BJP leader and leader of opposition in the outgoing Assembly Rajendra Rathore said, "Politics is a game of possibilities. Our MLAs will decide today at 4:30 pm who will be the CM...It is a historic day for Rajasthan..."

16:01 IST

Rajasthan CM Live Updates: Decision shortly 

The Legislature Party meeting will happen today. The Observers will reach today. Everything will be clear by 5 pm today. I am not in this race (to become the CM)," said Rajasthan BJP Chief C P Joshi. 

15:55 IST

Rajasthan CM Live Updates: Senior leaders present 

Rajasthan Chief Minister News: BJP leaders CP Joshi, Vasundhara Raje, and other leaders arrive at the Jaipur BJP headquarters accompanied by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and central observers Rajnath Singh, Vinod Tawde, and Saroj Pandey.

15:42 IST

Rajasthan CM Live Updates:  Photo session ahead of meeting 

BJP central observers for Rajasthan, Rajnath Singh, Vinod Tawde, Saroj Pandey along with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, BJP leaders CP Joshi, Vasundhara Raje and other leaders at the BJP office in Jaipur.

#WATCH | BJP central observers for Rajasthan, Rajnath Singh, Vinod Tawde, Saroj Pandey along with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, BJP leaders CP Joshi, Vasundhara Raje and other leaders at the BJP office in Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/ek4RXxyyq5

— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2023

15:40 IST

Rajasthan CM Race Live Updates: Will BJP Surprise Once Again?

Yesterday, BJP surprised everyone in Madhya Pradesh by making Mohan Yadav Chief Minister. It's being speculated that another lessor known face may get the top post in Rajasthan as well, in view of the impending Lok Sabha polls.

15:27 IST

Rajasthan CM Face Live Update: Will Union Minister Kailash Choudhary Get Top Post?

Amid the speculation over the Rajasthan CM face, the BJP rushed Union Minister and Barmer MP Kailash Choudhary to Jaipur. Will he be another surprise pick by the BJP? The decision will be taken during BJP legislative party meeting underway in Jaipur.