Vasundhara Raje

Politician

Indian Mumbai, India

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ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/03/1953
Age73 years
BirthplaceMumbai, India

Latest News about Vasundhara Raje

08/12/2025

Vasundhara Raje Scindia, the former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, was seen actively participating in BJP's state-level meetings in December 2025 as the party's National Vice President. She emphasized the need for stronger grassroots organization ahead of the upcoming 2028 Rajasthan elections, drawing on her experience from two successful CM terms.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameVasundhara Raje Scindia
TitleMatriarch of the Bamraulia family of Dholpur
DynastyScindia dynasty

Personal Life

ResidenceRajasthan
Current RoleNational Vice President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Relationships & More

HusbandHemant Singh (former ruler of Dholpur)
ChildrenDushyant Singh
GrandchildrenYashodhara Raje Scindia (daughter-in-law context correction: Yashodhara is her sister, not child; Dushyant is son)
SisterYashodhara Raje Scindia (Indian politician, former MP)

Family

FatherJivaji Rao Scindia (Late Ruler of Gwalior)
MotherSajjan Kumari Scindia
GrandfatherMadhavrao Scindia (implied lineage)
BrotherMadhavrao Scindia (Late)

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Key Positions
  • 1984: Member, National Executive, BJP
  • 1985: Vice President, Yuva Morcha, Rajasthan BJP
  • 1985: MLA from Dholpur
  • 1989-2003: Member of Lok Sabha (multiple terms from Jhalawar)
  • 1997-1998: Joint Secretary, BJP Parliamentary Board
  • 1999-2001: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Small Scale Industries, Agro & Rural Industries; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
  • 2002-2003: President, BJP Rajasthan
  • 2003-2008: Chief Minister, Rajasthan
  • 2009-2013: Leader of Opposition, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
  • 2013-2018: Chief Minister, Rajasthan
  • 1989-2003: Member of Lok Sabha (5 terms from Jhalawar)
  • 1998-1999: Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India
  • 1999-2001: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Small Scale Industries, Agro & Rural Industries; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space
  • 2003-2008: Chief Minister, Rajasthan (First term)
  • 2013-2018: Chief Minister, Rajasthan (Second term)
  • 2018-Present: National Vice President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First woman Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
2. Daughter of former ruler of Gwalior.
3. Played key role in India's foreign policy post-1998 nuclear tests as Minister of State for External Affairs.
4. Moved from native Madhya Pradesh to build her political career in Rajasthan.
5. Led BJP to its biggest victory in Rajasthan in 2003.
6. Focused on gender equity, social sector, infrastructure development, and industrialisation during her chief ministries.
7. Handled the 2007 Gujjar community caste protests seeking job and educational reservations.
8. Member of a prominent political family with multiple ministers and founders of the BJP.
9. Only woman to serve as Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
10. Head of Dholpur royal family and acting queen of Dholpur.
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