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Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as well as Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He has been serving as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh since 2005 replacing Babulal Gaur. He has also served as the general secretary and as president of the BJP Madhya Pradesh state unit. Often referred as Bhai, Mama and Beta, he has been able to empower women in his state and has introduced schemes such as Ladli Laxmi Yojana, Janani Suraksha Yojana and Kanyadhan Yojana to focus on the upliftment of women and to prevent female infanticide in the state. He has been appreciated and respected by his party members as well as by the opposition for his dedicated service to the state. Born on 5th March 1959 in the family of Prem Singh Chauhan and Sundar Bai Chauhan in Jait village of Sehore district and his family belonged to the Kirar community. An agriculturist by profession, Shivraj Singh Chauhan did his schooling from Model Higher Secondary School and was elected as the President of the Model School Students Union in 1975. He joined RSS in 1972 at the age of 13 and he also participated in the underground movement against Emergency declared by the Indira Gandhi government and was also imprisoned in Bhopal jail for some time. In 1978, he became the Organizing Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) the students union of BJP and later became the Joint Secretary of ABVP and then the General Secretary of ABVP in 1980. In 1984, he became the Joint Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and in 1988 he became the President of BJYM. He was first elected inthe state assembly elections in 1990 from Budhni constituency and in 1991, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for the first time in the 10th Lok Sabha elections representing Vidisha constituency. In 19991 he became the convener of ABVP and in 1992 he became the general secretary of BJPs Madhya Pradesh Unit. In his first term as an MP, he was a Member of Consultative Committee on Labor and Welfare. He was re-elected in the 11th Lok Sabha elections and was a member of committee on Urban and Rural Development, Member of Consultative Committee and Ministry of Human Resource Development. He became the General Secretary of BJP state unit in 1997. His third term as an MP was in 1998 when he was re-elected in the 12th Lok Sabha elections. He started his fourth term in the 13th Lok Sabha elections in 1999 and he was a member of Committee on Agriculture and Committee on Public Undertakings from 1999-2000 and 1999-2001 respectively. In the year 2000, he also became the National President of BJYM and held the pot until 2003. He became the National Secretary of BJP in 2000. In the 2003 assembly elections, Shivraj Singh contested the polls against the then Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh but he lost the election. His party, however, swept the elections and gained majority of the seats. He was re-elected to the 14th Lok Sabha elections of 2004 marking his fifth term as a MP. Being the State President of BJP, he was chosen to be the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and he contested a by-election from Budhni assembly and became the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh on 30 November 2005. In his first term as a Chief Minister, he started many schemes and gained appreciation throughout the country. In 2006, he launched the Beti Bachao Abhiyaan with the aim of eliminating female foeticide. In 2007 the Janani Suraksha Yojna was launched and it provided complete financial and medical support to pregnant women. The Ladli Lakshmi Yojna was launched in 2007 and as per this scheme, every girl admitted to standard sixth would receive an amount of Rs 2,000 and Rs 4,000 in the ninth standard. On being admitted to 11th standard, she would receive an amount of Rs 7,500 and Rs 200 monthly during her higher secondary education. After the completion of 21 years, the girl would receive the amount of more than Rs 1 Lakh. In the 2008 assembly elections, he retained his Budhni set and the BJP government made their second consecutive victory in the state. He was sworn in for his second term as Chief Minister on 12th December 2008. The next assembly election was in 2013 and he was re-elected as a Chief Minister and started his third term as a CM. Shivraj Singh Chouhan is married to Sadhna Singh and the couple has two sons Kartikey and Kunal. Shivraj Singh has also been in controversies and in 2009 he was criticized all the country for his comments to employ local people of Madhya Pradesh and not Biharis. However he later made his point clear and said that everyone was welcome in the state. He was again criticized in 2013 for the irregularities in Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam also known as Vyapam scam. Vyapam officials committed fraud in the selection tests for government jobs in Madhya Pradesh with more than 1020 forms missing and 346 imposters appearing in exam. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the state government in this case. Shivraj Singh has also been a recipient of awards and recognitions and in 2011-12, he received the Krishi Karman award for achieving highest production of wheat in the year 2011-12. He received the Indian of the year award by NDTV in 2011. In 2012, he received the United Nation Public Service Award for Madhya Pradesh Public Service Guarantee Act. Shivraj Singh Chauhan is one of the most respected politicians of India and his support of secularism can be witnessed in his acts of arranging mass marriages for Muslims and Hindus, running special trains to Ajmer and being a part of Iftar parties.

Will Madhya Pradesh Announce Fresh Coronavirus Lockdown? Here’s What State Govt Warns
India.com News Desk | February 27, 2021 2:13 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh Lockdown News: Giving strong warning to the people of the state, Chief Minister
Will Madhya Pradesh Announce Fresh Coronavirus Lockdown? Here’s What State Govt Warns
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Another City Renamed: This is What Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh Will Now be Called
India.com News Desk | February 20, 2021 8:54 PM IST
"We are now sending a proposal to the Centre to change the name of Hoshangabad as Narmadapuram," CM
Another City Renamed: This is What Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh Will Now be Called
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Engineer Suspended After Mosquitoes Bite Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Sidhi Circuit House | What Happened?
India.com Viral Desk | February 19, 2021 5:40 PM IST
Due to a lot of mosquitoes in his room at the circuit house, the CM had quite a sleepless night.
Engineer Suspended After Mosquitoes Bite Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Sidhi Circuit House | What Happened?
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MP Bus Accident: Who is Shivrani Lonia, The Brave Girl Who Jumped Into Sidhi Canal & Saved 2 Lives?
India.com Viral Desk | February 17, 2021 11:54 AM IST
A witness to the tragedy, Shivrani Lonia said the ill-fated bus was speeding and skidded off the
MP Bus Accident: Who is Shivrani Lonia, The Brave Girl Who Jumped Into Sidhi Canal & Saved 2 Lives?
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42 dead as bus falls into canal in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi, PM Narendra Modi Announces Ex-Gratia
India.com News Desk | February 16, 2021 10:22 AM IST
A total of 7 people have been rescued so far while a search is underway for rest of the passengers.
42 dead as bus falls into canal in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi, PM Narendra Modi Announces Ex-Gratia
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2021-02-15T23:22:28+00:00
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We Want to Make MP A Liquor-free State: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
India.com News Desk | February 6, 2021 11:42 PM IST
The Chief Minister made these statements while inaugurating a project in Katni.
We Want to Make MP A Liquor-free State: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
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2021-02-06T12:42:31+00:00
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52,000 People Take Pledge Against Drug Abuse in MP's Ratlam, Set World Record
IANS | February 5, 2021 3:47 PM IST
The world record created on January 27 was registered in the Vajra World Record Book, Universal
52,000 People Take Pledge Against Drug Abuse in MP's Ratlam, Set World Record
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2021-02-05T04:47:04+00:00
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15-Year-Old Girls Can Procreate, So Why Raise Age For Marriage, Says MP Congress MLA; NCPCR Issues Notice
India.com News Desk | January 14, 2021 1:12 PM IST
Verma was reacting to Chouhan's call for a debate on whether a woman's current legal age for
15-Year-Old Girls Can Procreate, So Why Raise Age For Marriage, Says MP Congress MLA; NCPCR Issues Notice
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2021-01-14T02:12:05+00:00
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Won't Get Vaccinated Now, Focus Should be on Priority Groups: Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan
India.com News Desk | January 4, 2021 3:39 PM IST
As India gears up for the world's largest vaccination programme, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister
Won't Get Vaccinated Now, Focus Should be on Priority Groups: Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan
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2021-01-04T04:39:49+00:00
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10 Years of Jail With Rs 50,000 Fine: After UP, Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Passes Anti-Conversion Bill
India.com News Desk | December 26, 2020 12:57 PM IST
Dharma Swatantrya (Religious Freedom) Bill 2020: Once enforced, it will include a prison term of up
10 Years of Jail With Rs 50,000 Fine: After UP, Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Passes Anti-Conversion Bill
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2020-12-26T01:57:24+00:00
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In Dangerous Mood, Will Bury You 10 Feet Deep in The Ground: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Warning to Land Mafia
India.com News Desk | December 26, 2020 9:01 AM IST
"Leave, Madhya Pradesh, else, I will bury you 10 feet deep in the ground and no one will know about
In Dangerous Mood, Will Bury You 10 Feet Deep in The Ground: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Warning to Land Ma
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2020-12-25T22:01:50+00:00
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Schools in This State to Remain Closed Till March 31, But Board Exams Will be Conducted | Read Details
India.com News Desk | December 5, 2020 9:59 AM IST
School Reopening News: The Madhya Pradesh government also confirmed that the board examinations
Schools in This State to Remain Closed Till March 31, But Board Exams Will be Conducted | Read Details
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2020-12-04T22:59:30+00:00
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Love Jihad: Those Plotting Religious Conversion Will be Destroyed, Says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
India.com News Desk | December 3, 2020 6:21 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh recently prepared a draft bill to punish "Love Jihad", which provides for a 10-year
Love Jihad: Those Plotting Religious Conversion Will be Destroyed, Says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
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2020-12-03T07:21:38+00:00
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Love Jihad Will Not Be Allowed In Madhya Pradesh At Any Cost, Says CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan | WATCH
India.com News Desk | November 25, 2020 7:19 PM IST
On Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh government approved a draft ordinance to curb forcible or dishonest
Love Jihad Will Not Be Allowed In Madhya Pradesh At Any Cost, Says CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan | WATCH
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2020-11-25T08:19:38+00:00
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Madhya Pradesh Govt to Form a 'Gau Cabinet' For Protection of Cows, Panel's First Meeting on November 22
India.com News Desk | November 18, 2020 9:43 AM IST
The first meeting of the newly-constituted Cabinet will take place on Gopashtami, November 22, at
Madhya Pradesh Govt to Form a 'Gau Cabinet' For Protection of Cows, Panel's First Meeting on November 22
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2020-11-17T22:43:28+00:00
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MP Government to Bring Bill Against 'Love Jihad' in Next Assembly Session: Narottam Mishra
ANI Feeds | November 17, 2020 3:31 PM IST
The Home Minister further asserted that the religious leader who is converting the person will have
MP Government to Bring Bill Against 'Love Jihad' in Next Assembly Session: Narottam Mishra
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2020-11-17T04:31:43+00:00
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MP Bypoll Results 2020: MLAs Ready For Janseva, Says BJP MP Jyotiraditya Scindia
India.com News Desk | November 10, 2020 4:12 PM IST
Meanwhile, ex-CM Kamal Nath aid he will accept any result. Awaiting the final count, he had warned
MP Bypoll Results 2020: MLAs Ready For Janseva, Says BJP MP Jyotiraditya Scindia
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2020-11-10T05:12:42+00:00
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After UP and Haryana, Madhya Pradesh Wants to Bring in Law Against 'Love Jihad'
PTI | November 3, 2020 6:54 AM IST
With this, Madhya Pradesh has become the third BJP- ruled state to announce its intention to make
After UP and Haryana, Madhya Pradesh Wants to Bring in Law Against 'Love Jihad'
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2020-11-02T19:54:02+00:00
2020-11-02T19:54:02+00:00
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Dismiss Kamal Nath From Congress For His 'Item' Jibe, BJP Leader Imarti Devi to Sonia Gandhi
India.com News Desk | October 19, 2020 8:12 AM IST
"Is it my fault that I am poor and born into a Scheduled Caste (SC) family? I want to request Sonia
Dismiss Kamal Nath From Congress For His 'Item' Jibe, BJP Leader Imarti Devi to Sonia Gandhi
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2020-10-18T21:12:16+00:00
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'Feudal Mindset': MP CM Shivraj Singh Lashes Out at Kamal Nath For Calling BJP Leader Imarti Devi ‘Item’
India.com News Desk | October 18, 2020 9:25 PM IST
Kamal Nath's controversial remark comes amid campaigning for by-polls scheduled for November 3 in
'Feudal Mindset': MP CM Shivraj Singh Lashes Out at Kamal Nath For Calling BJP Leader Imarti Devi ‘Item’
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2020-10-18T10:25:03+00:00
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