Govind Singh Dotasra

Politician, Lawyer

Indian Kripa Ram Ji Ki Dhani Village, Lachhmangarh Tehsil, Sikar District, Rajasthan, India Libra 173 cm (5’ 8”)

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/10/1964
Age62 years
BirthplaceKripa Ram Ji Ki Dhani Village, Lachhmangarh Tehsil, Sikar District, Rajasthan, India
Zodiac SignLibra

Latest News about Govind Singh Dotasra

25/09/2026

Dotasra opposed the appointment of a new vice-chancellor at the University of Rajasthan, describing it as part of the politicisation of educational institutions. His criticism was framed as part of a broader attack on what he said was the ruling party's influence over university administration.

21/09/2026

Govind Singh Dotasra accused the BJP government in Rajasthan of using police and administrative power, along with money, to influence the outcome of ongoing urban local body elections. He said the tactics were aimed at distorting the mandate of newly elected councillors and alleged that the process crossed limits of dishonesty.

12/09/2026

Dotasra accused Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and the BJP of using undemocratic tactics during Rajasthan's urban local body elections. He alleged that independent councillors were being pressured and that the formation of civic boards was being manipulated.

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Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm (5’ 8”)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualification 1Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Qualification 2Bachelor of Education at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Qualification 3Bachelor of Laws at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (1988)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteDotasara Jat community

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date04/03/1984
Wife/SpouseSunita Devi (government teacher)
Children
  • Abhilash Dotasra (elder, works as an engineer)
  • Avinash Dotasra (younger, posted as an officer in the Rajasthan Public Service)
Parents
FatherMohan Singh Dotasra (government teacher)
MotherRupi Devi (homemaker)
Siblings
  • Bhanwari Devi
  • Bhagwati Devi

Family

FatherMohan Singh Dotasra (government teacher)
MotherRupi Devi (homemaker)
Siblings
  • Bhanwari Devi
  • Bhagwati Devi
SpouseSunita Devi (government teacher)
Children
  • Abhilash Dotasra (elder, works as an engineer)
  • Avinash Dotasra (younger, posted as an officer in the Rajasthan Public Service)

Career

Political PartyIndian National Congress (INC) (1981 - Present)
Political Journey
  • Elected as Pradhan of the Laxmangarh Panchayat Samiti in 2005
  • President of District Congress Committee, Sikar, Rajasthan (July 2011 - May 2018)
  • Re-elected as MLA from Laxmangarh in 2013
  • Became Chief Whip of Congress Legislative Party (CLP) in Rajasthan in 2013
  • Vice President Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (December 2014 - July 2020)
  • Member of Committee on Estimates 'A,' Government of Rajasthan (2014-2015)
  • Member, Committee on Public Accounts, Government of Rajasthan (2015-2016)
  • Resigned from the post of Minister of State for Primary & Secondary Education (Independent Charge), Tourism and Devasthan, Government of Rajasthan on 20 November 2021 'Keeping the 'Ek Pad Ek Vyakti' discipline of INC
  • President of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (assumed office on 14 July 2020)
  • Re-elected as an MLA from the Lachhmangarh constituency by defeating the BJP candidate Subhash Maharia by 1,13,304 votes
  • Elected as MLA from Lachhmangarh for the fourth time in the 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election, defeating BJP candidate Subhash Maharia by a margin of 18,970 votes

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/govinddotasra/
Twitterhttps://x.com/GovindDotasra
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/govind-singh-dotasra-37551a100

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Govind Singh Dotasra is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) and an Indian politician.
2. He assumed the role of President of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee on 14 July 2020.
3. Dotasra held the position of Minister of State for Primary & Secondary Education in the Rajasthan government from 2018 to 2021.
4. He has been elected as MLA from Lachhmangarh three times: in 2008, 2013, and 2018.
5. In 1981, Dotasra entered politics through the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI).
6. After completing his formal education in 1988, he pursued a career as a lawyer for nearly 20 years.
7. In 2016, he was honored as the best parliamentarian by a special committee of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
8. In 2021, Govind received the World Education Leader of the Year Award at the 19th World Education Summit and Awards hosted by ELets Technomedia and Digital Learning Magazine.
9. He has been elected as MLA from Lachhmangarh four times: in 2008, 2013, 2018, and 2023.

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