Vasundhara Raje Scindia

Politician

Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameVasundhara Raje Scindia
Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4"
Weight77 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolPresentation Convent, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
CollegeSophia College for Women, Mumbai, Maharashtra
DegreeBachelor of Economics and Political Science (Hons.)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusSeparated
HusbandHemant Singh
ChildrenDushyant Singh

Family

FatherLate Jivajirao Scindia (Former Maharaja of Gwalior state)
MotherLate Vijayaraje Scindia (Former Indian Politician)
Siblings
  • Late Madhavrao Scindia (Former Indian Politician)
  • Late Padma Raje
  • Usha Raje
  • Late Padmavati Raje
  • Yashodhara Raje Scindia (Indian Politician)

Career

Political Journey
  • Entered politics in 1984 as Member of the National Executive of BJP
  • Served as MP, Minister of State, MP, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, etc.
  • Married Hemant Singh, head of the Dholpur princely family, on 17/11/1972
  • Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (1985-1989)
  • Elected to 9th Lok Sabha from Jhalawar (1989)
  • Re-elected to 10th Lok Sabha (1991), 11th Lok Sabha (1996), 12th Lok Sabha (1998)
  • Minister of State for External Affairs (1998-1999)
  • Minister of State for Department of Atomic Energy (1999-2003)
  • Stepped down as Chief Minister in December 2018 after BJP lost assembly elections
  • President of BJP Rajasthan (14/11/2002-14/12/2003)
  • Chief Minister of Rajasthan (08/12/2003-08/12/2008)
  • Leader of Opposition, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (02/01/2009-08/12/2013)
Biggest RivalAshok Gehlot

Favourites

PoliticianNarendra Modi

Social Media

YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/vasundhararaje1

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Her father was a Maharaja of Gwalior.
2. She was honored with the 'Women Together Award' by the UNO.
3. In December 2003, she made history by becoming the first female Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
4. During her time as Chief Minister, she implemented numerous welfare schemes for the people.
5. In December 2003, she became the first female Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
6. She married Hemant Singh, head of the Dholpur princely family, on 17/11/1972.
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