Rajendra Rathore (born 21 April 1955) is an Indian politician who served as leader of opposition in

Rajasthan Legislative Assembly The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, also known as the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha, is the unicameral legislature of the state of Rajasthan. It is a vital part of the state government, responsible for making and implementing laws. The assembly meets ...

. He is a former Member of

from Churu. He lost 2023 Rajasthan Assembly Elections to Narendra Budhania of Congress party.

Early life and education

Rathore was born on 21 April 1955 in Harpalsar village, Sardarshahar, District Churu, Rajasthan. He was born to Uttam Singh Rathore, an RAS officer. He was schooled in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, and then obtained his M.A. in 1980, D.L.L. in 1978, L.L.B. in 1977 at Rajasthan University, Jaipur. He was elected as the president of the Student Union at Rajasthan University in 1979.

Political career

Rajendra Rathore has been a prominent face of the

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in Rajasthan, for past 3 decades. He has emerged from numerous crises and has a strong grip on Rajput voters in the state; he enjoys huge popularity in

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. For over a decade and a half, Rathore along with the late Dr.

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dominated the party in the state, while batting for

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’s leadership in the state. After,

’s death in 2017, Rathore distanced himself from Raje. And post the 2018 Rajasthan election has appeared as a viable party leader for the state - heading into the 2023 assembly elections.

Membership of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly

Positions held in Government of Rajasthan

References

2. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/crisis-ploy-to-buy-power-from-pvt-firms-rathore/articleshow/91192983.cms. ''The Times of India'' 30 April 2022 4. https://www.abplive.com/states/rajasthan/rajasthan-bjp-leader-rajendra-rathore-object-congress-mlas-being-made-board-president-2060307. ''ABP Live'' 12 Feb 2022 {{DEFAULTSORT:Rathore, Rajendra People from Churu district Living people Indian prisoners and detainees State cabinet ministers of Rajasthan Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Rajasthan 1955 births Janata Dal politicians Rajasthan MLAs 2018–2023 Dungar College alumni