Kirodi Lal Meena
Kirodi Lal Meena | |
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| Cabinet Minister, Government of Rajasthan | |
| Assumed office 30 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Kalraj Mishra |
| Chief Minister | Bhajan Lal Sharma |
| Ministry and Departments | List
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| Preceded by | Lalchand Kataria |
| In office December 2003 – December 2007 | |
| Chief Minister | Vasundhara Raje |
| Ministry and Departments | List
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| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 6 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Danish Abrar |
| Constituency | Sawai Madhopur |
| In office 2013–2018 | |
| Constituency | Lalsot |
| In office December 2008 – 2013 | |
| Constituency | Todabhim |
| In office 2003–2008 | |
| Constituency | Sawai Madhopur |
| In office 1998–2003 | |
| Constituency | Bamanwas |
| In office 1985–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Hari Singh Mahua |
| Succeeded by | Hari Singh Mahua |
| Constituency | Mahuwa |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 4 April 2018 – 6 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Narendra Budania, INC |
| Succeeded by | Madan Rathore |
| Constituency | Rajasthan |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2009 – 18 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Sachin Pilot |
| Succeeded by | Harish Chandra Meena |
| Constituency | Dausa |
| In office 2 December 1989 – 13 March 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Ram Kumar Meena |
| Succeeded by | Kunji Lal Meena |
| Constituency | Sawai Madhopur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 November 1951 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations | National People's Party (India) |
| Spouse | Golma Devi Meena |
| Parent | Father : Manohar Lal Meena Mother: Phoola Devi |
| Education | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery |
| Alma mater | Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner |
| Occupation | MLA |
| Profession | Doctor Agriculture |
Kirodi Lal Meena (born 3 November 1951) is an Indian politician, and physician. He is currently serving as cabinet minister in Bhajan Lal Sharma ministry.[1] He is known for his influence in eastern Rajasthan’s tribal communities, particularly the Meena community. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he currently serves as the cabinet minister of Agriculture, Horticulture, and Rural Development in the Government of Rajasthan and represents the Sawai Madhopur constituency as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (MLA). With a political career spanning decades, Meena has been elected as an MLA six times and as a Member of Parliament (MP) twice in the Lok Sabha (9th and 15th terms) from Sawai Madhopur and Dausa, alongside Rajya Sabha from 2018 to 2023. He is known as “Baba” among his supporters.[2][3]
In the early 1990s, the Meena High Court was formed after large gatherings led by Meena created a permanent venue for assembly.[4]
Personal life
Kirodi Lal Meena was born on 3 November 1951 in a simple farmer family in Dausa district of Rajasthan. His father’s name was Manohar Lal Meena and his mother’s name was Phoola Devi. His father was a farmer by profession.He is married to Golma Devi, a politician who served as an MLA and minister in the Rajasthan Government. The couple is influential in regional politics, particularly among the Meena community.[5][6]
Political career
Meena contested the 2013 Rajasthan Assembly elections under the National People’s Party and won from Lalsot.[7]
On 24 December 2017, Kirodi Lal Meena was arrested along with some of his supporters for attempting to enter a private temple in Sankhwali against the wishes of the community members.[8]
Positions held
| From | To | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1988 | Member, 8th Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan |
| 1989 | 1991 | Member, 9th Lok Sabha |
| 1998 | 2003 | Member, 11th Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan |
| 2003 | 2008 | Member, 12th Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan |
| 2008 | 2013 | Member, 13th Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan |
| 2009 | 2014 | Member, 15th Lok Sabha |
| 2013 | 2018 | Member, 14th Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan |
| 2018 | 2023[9] | Member, Rajya Sabha |
| 2023 | present | Member, 16th Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan |
References
- ^ "Importance of being Kirodi Lal Meena: BJP rebel for all seasons, in govt or Opp". The Indian Express. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ "Kirodi".
- ^ "As Kirodi Lal Meena drops another bombshell, why the BJP leader is on the warpath against his own govt". The Indian Express. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Mina, Sandeep (9 August 2023). "राजस्थान का ऐसा ‘हाईकोर्ट’ जहां किरोड़ी समेत कई बड़े नेता लगाते हैं हाजिरी, जानें इसके बनने की कहानी". NewsTak (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ^ "Kirodi Lal Meena Entire History: युवाओं की आवाज बुलंद करने वाले किरोड़ी लाल मीणा नहीं है छोटे मोटे व्यक्ति! जानिए पूरी हिस्ट्री". Rajasthanone (in Hindi). Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "किरोड़ी लाल मीणा कौन हैं? जिन्हें बीजेपी ने सवाई माधोपुर से दिया टिकट, राजस्थान में क्या है पकड़". Jansatta (in Hindi). 27 October 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ^ Parihar, Rohit (19 December 2013). "Rajasthan: BJP's win is the biggest ever for any party, Congress's loss is the worst". India Today. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Rajasthan MLA arrested for trying to enter private temple". 24 December 2017.
- ^ India Today (6 December 2023). "10 of 12 BJP MPs who won state elections resign from Lok Sabha". Archived from the original on 10 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
External links
- Kirodi Lal Meena on Facebook
- Kirodi Lal on X