Bhajanlal Sharma is perhaps one of India’s most amazing political rags-to-riches stories-a first time MLA who was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Rajasthan on his 57th birtday. From a small village in Bharatpur district, Sharma’s rise from a village sarpanch at the age of 27 to heading one of India’s largest states is an inspiration for dedicated workers who are rooted to the ground. This full Bhajanlal Sharma biography depicts his youth, education, personal life, political career and Chief Ministerial tenure.
Bhajanlal Sharma: Basic Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Bhajan Lal Sharma |
| Popular Spelling | Bhajanlal Sharma |
| Date of Birth | 15 December 1966 |
| Age | 58 years (as of January 2026) |
| Birthplace | Atari village, Nadbai tehsil, Bharatpur district, Rajasthan |
| Current Position | 14th Chief Minister of Rajasthan |
| Took Office | 15 December 2023 (on his birthday) |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Constituency | Sanganer Assembly, Jaipur |
| Deputy CMs | Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa |
| Religion | Hinduism (Brahmin) |
| Father | Late Kishan Swaroop Sharma (Farmer) |
| Mother | Gomati Devi |
| Wife | Geeta Sharma (m. 1997) |
| Children | Two sons – Abhishek Sharma, Kunal Sharma |
| Education | BA (1989), MA Political Science (1993), B.Ed |
| Previous Roles | BJP State General Secretary (4 terms), Village Sarpanch |
Early Life and Family Background
Bhajanlal Sharma was born in Atari village near Nadbai in Bharatpur district, Rajasthan on 15 December 1966. His father’s name is Kishan Swaroop Sharma, who was a farmer and used to struggle very hard in order to manage his family, as they had very less resources. His mother Gomati Devi was a homemaker and she inculcated his children with strong moral values and discipline.
As a child growing up in rural Rajasthan, Bhajan saw firsthand the difficulties that farm-based communities faced—water shortage, absence of infrastructure and poor educational opportunities. These early experiences informed his views on the issues that matter most to people, and inspired him to seek public office.
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Though they were from the ut Gayre Mallan Wale Brahmin gotra, Sharma’s family was conservative in outlook, albeit liberal about education being a means of advancement. His father was a middle class farmer, so he grew up in moderate financial conditions and had to combine his studies with learning about life at rural areas which would form him into the politician that he is today.
Educational Journey
The academic quest of Bhajanlal Sharma speaks volumes about his grit and resolution to question his humble origin by emerging as a front-runner in academics:
School Education
Early lifePrimary education:Sharma completed his primary education from the Government School of his village Atari (Bharatpur District). He showed early academic promise at the rural school, which had few resources.
Middle school: he shifted to Gagwana village for Middle School’s education in Government Secondary School and then completed his studies of Higher Secondary in Government higher secondary school Nadbai. Career He became involved in politics while studying at school in Nadbai.
Higher Education
Bachelors (1989) After passing 12th, Sharma joined MSJ (SS Jain Subodh) College in Bharatpur (some report SSJ Subodh College, Jaipur) and completed his BA from there in 1989.
Master’s degree (1993) : Sharma realized the value of being equipped with specialized knowledge for leadership in politics, and went on to pursue higher education, earning his MA degree in Political Science from the University of Rajasthan in 1993. This comprehensive study of political science would serve him well in his later career as a politician.
B.Ed: Sharma was also graduated B.Ed, showing his focus on learning educational systems and pedagogy – something that would influence later in his governance.
He attended tiny village schools until he ended up at the University of Rajasthan, which is a testament to the magic of education and hard work.
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Personal Life and Family
Marriage and Wife
Bhajanlal Sharma married Geeta Sharma in 1997, who has been his pillar of strength for over a decade and half. Geeta Sharma has kept herself away from the limelight even as her husband occupied the top seat in the state, concentrating on family and occasionally attending social and religious programmes.
Geeta Sharma is a Wholesale trader and has been labeled a down to earth, religious person with similar spiritual values as her husband. As Bhajanlal was declared the Chief Minister in December 2023, Geeta burst into tears – a testimony of her family’s incredible rise to Rajasthan’s highest office.
Children: Two Accomplished Sons
The couple are parents to two sons, both of whom have followed distinct paths:
1. Abhishek Sharma (Elder Son):
- Entrepreneur managing a private business
- Now preparing for the UPSC OF CIVIL SERVCES
- Takes part in the religious rituals of family.
- Did Govardhan Parikrama (The famous Dandavat Parikrama of Govardhan Hill) in the company of his mother in the months of December, 2023
2. Kunal Sharma (Younger Son):
- MBBS qualified doctor
- Pursuing medical career
- Keeps out of the public eye despite father’s political status
Religious Devotion
Religious belief The Sharmas, especially the Aroras have a great religious belief, who are very much devoted to Shri Giriraj Maharaj(Govardhan). Every year for more than 15 years, Geeta Sharma and her sons complete the Marin Dandavat Parikrama of Govardhan – a 21-kilometre prostration vow that takes five days to perform.
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Only a few days after Bhajanlal took over as Chief Minister in December 2023, his wife and son Abhishek undertook this intensive spiritual discipline to show that the family was not about to neglect their strict spiritual practices just because they had achieved political prominence. In October 2025, the CM and his wife celebrated Karva Chauth together with Sharma breaking her fast after offering prayers for the happiness of women.
Political Career: From ABVP Activist to Chief Minister
Early Political Activism (1980s-1990s)
Bhajanlal Sharma’s political career started when he was in high school in Nadbai where he joined the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. He organized at a very early stage of his career with ABVP, during those days his organizational expertise and knowledge base was built upon.
ABVP Leadership (1990-1996):
- District Co-coordinator ABVP in Bharatpur .
- Was elected as co- zila pramukh (co-district head)
- Joined the 1990 Kashmir march led by ABVP; walked till Udhampur with 100 activists before being arrested
- Went to jail during the Ram Janmabhoomi movement in 1992, proving that he is committed to causes he believe in
Village-Level Leadership
The Sarpanch of Atari Village (Age 27) In the early 1990s, Sharma became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), and when he was only 27 years old, he got his first big break in politics by being elected as the head of his native village, Atari. He remained in power for two consecutive terms of sarpanch where he introduced the developmental schemes and gained administrative experience.
Panchayat Samiti Member: Following two well-regarded terms as sarpanch, Sharma went on to serve as a Panchayat Samiti member for additional learning about rural governance and development challenges.
BJP Organizational Roles
BJYM District Leadership (1990s):
- Three times BJYM Bharatpur District President in early 1990s
- Served under national BJYM President JP Nadda (now BJP National President)
- Recognized for organization and neighborhood ties
BJP District Secretary: Sharma after gaining vast experience with BJYM became the BJP District Secretary for Bharatpur, where he held senior party position.
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State General Secretary (Four Terms): Sharma’s biggest organisational role has been that as the State General Secretary of BJP Rajasthan for four continuous terms four different state BJP Presidents :
- Ashok Parnami
- Madan Lal Saini
- Satish Poonia
- CP Joshi
Sharma’s was the longest stint of a state general secretary in Rajasthan BJP history. In this duration, he was very effective in consolidating the base of BJP throughout the state specially at East Rajasthan.
Sharma had helped Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the West Bengal Assembly election in 2021 and Shah was impressed at his tireless working style and organisational skill — a stint that would eventually stand Sharma in good stead when it came to naming him as Chief Minister.
Electoral Journey
2003 Assembly Election (First Attempt) Sharma first ran in the state election with Rajasthan Samajik Nyay Manch (RSNM) from Nadbai assembly constituency Bharatpur under its ticket. He came fifth, with 5,907 votes (6.28%, losing his deposit. This electoral loss didn’t dissuade him, he carried on the task of strengthening the BJP organisation.
2023 Assembly Election (Historic Victory): After over twenty years away from the electoral battles, Sharma made his return by contesting in 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly elections. He was contested by the BJP from Jaipur’s prestigious Sanganer Assembly constituency.
Results:
- Winner: Bhajanlal Sharma (BJP)
- Lost: Pushpendra Bhardwaj (Indian National Congress)
- Victory Margin: 48,000 votes
- Significant: First time MLA who would be sworn-in as a Chief Minister
Selection as Chief Minister
2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election, was the assembly election that was held in the Indian state of Rajasthan.The Bharatiya Janata Party scored a landslide victory in this elections by winning majority of seats with 115 out of 200 seat in returning to power and defeating the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government.. The result was declared on 3 December 2023.
On 12 December 2023, following days of posts and pours after all the consideration on who would be the next Chief Minister, BJP top brass caught everyone off-guard by appointing first time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma as CM-14 of Rajasthan.
Why Sharma Was Chosen:
- Image unsullied by corruption allegations
- Longtime organizational skills (35 years in politics)
- Close association with RSS ideology
- Bolstered with backing from Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Recommended by ex-CM Vasundhara Raje
- Is articulation of BJP’s bid to project new faces?
- Brahmin community representation (social engineering)
Sharma was sworn in as the Chief Minister on 15 December, 2023, his 57th birthday, at a lavish function where:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Chief Ministers from 10 BJP-ruled states
- Senior BJP leaders and party workers
Deputy Chief Ministers:
- Diya Kumari (representing royal family and Rajput community)
- Prem Chand Bairwa (representing Scheduled Castes)
This leadership structure reflected BJP’s social engineering strategy, balancing different caste groups and power centers.
Major Initiatives as Rajasthan Chief Minister
Water Security and Conservation
Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) – In the presence of PM Modi, CM Sharma laid foundation of the much-awaited water project in December 2024 after decades of delay. The project has the status of being a national project, and the age-old water-sharing dispute with Madhya Pradesh was resolved through an MoU.
Karmabhoomi se Mathrubhumi Campaign (Groundwater Recharge): This ambitious campaign initiated on January 15, 2025, envisages construction of 45,000 groundwater recharge structures in 41 districts and covering all the 11,195 gram panchayats over a period of four years. As of the end of 2025, 44,780 sites have been surveyed and 10,571 structures built.
Atal Bhujal Yojana: Conservation work worth ₹459 crores undertaken across 17 districts that have led to improvement of ground water levels in 12 blocks.
Investment and Economic Development
Rising Rajasthan on Global Investment Summit (December 2024): Sharma led the state when it hosted the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit and as many as Rs. 35 lakh crore worth of MoUs were signed at the event. Projects worth ₹7 lakh crore have already been done, which includes projects on:
- Employment opportunities through new industrial corridors
- Expanded skill development programs
- Self-employment initiatives
- Manufacturing sector growth
Anti-Corruption and Administrative Reforms
No-nonsense Approach towards Exam Paper Leaks: Sharma’s government had a zero-tolerance stance for the exam mafia in its one-year term.
- 94 FIRs lodged and 244 accused arrested
- Detentions comprised former and existing members of RPSC and past government bureaucrats
- To change the functioning style of Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) completely
- Selection of serving DGP as RPSC chairman
- biometric verification And multi-layer checks and CCTV surveillance were some of the measures recommended to be implemented.
- Life imprisonment for papers leaks from proposed law changes
VIP Culture Reforms
Ending VIP Privilege:
- 212 former MLAs and ministers were stripped of police protection
- Redeployed 384 constabulary officials from VIP protection to public security assignments
- I met DGP even before taking oath to make these changes
- Redefine accessible government
Employment and Labor Reforms
Job Creation:
- 25 000 jobs in a number of government departments do you have what it takes?
- Promise to recruit 10,000 in Punjab Police
- Regularised 35,000 temporary and contractual employees on the line of cadre in December 2025
Education Sector Reforms
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- Implemented a 2022 freeze on fee increases in private schools
- I) Government school infrastructure is the focus:
- Sports Ministry gets more in budget
- Astroturf to be laid at Ropar announced
Police and Administrative Reforms
It was being called the most independent and politically-neutral police reshuffle in Rajasthan over 20 years, leaving BJP behind and observing professional administrative norms rather than political interests.”
Political Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1966 | Born in Atari village, Bharatpur, Rajasthan |
| 1980s | Joined ABVP during secondary education |
| 1989 | Completed BA from MSJ College, Bharatpur |
| 1990 | Participated in Kashmir march; arrested |
| 1990-1996 | Served in ABVP’s Bharatpur unit in various capacities |
| 1992 | Went to jail during Ram Janmabhoomi movement |
| 1993 | Completed MA in Political Science from University of Rajasthan |
| Early 1990s | Became Sarpanch of Atari village at age 27; served two terms |
| 1990s | Served as BJYM Bharatpur District President three times |
| 1997 | Married Geeta Sharma |
| 2003 | Contested and lost Nadbai assembly election (RSNM ticket); lost deposit |
| 2003-2023 | Served as BJP State General Secretary for four consecutive terms (20 years) |
| 2021 | Assisted Amit Shah during West Bengal assembly elections |
| 2023 (Nov) | Won Sanganer assembly seat by 48,000 votes in first MLA victory |
| 2023 (Dec 12) | Selected as 14th Chief Minister of Rajasthan by BJP |
| 2023 (Dec 15) | Sworn in as CM on his 57th birthday |
| 2024 (Dec) | Hosted Rising Rajasthan Summit; laid ERCP foundation with PM Modi |
| 2025 (Jan) | Launched Karmabhoomi se Mathrubhumi groundwater campaign |
| 2025 (Dec) | Ordered regularization of all contractual government employees |
Net Worth and Assets
Bhajanlal Sharma reflected in the 2023 elections affidavit filed by him with Election Commission of India stated:
| Asset Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | ₹1.46 – ₹1.50 crore |
| Immovable Assets | ₹1.00 crore (land and buildings) |
| Movable Assets | ₹43.6 lakh (vehicles, savings, etc.) |
| Total Liabilities | ₹35 lakh (loans) |
| Net Worth | Approximately ₹1.11 – ₹1.15 crore |
Sources of Income:
- Salary as Chief Minister
- Income from agricultural land
- Businesses (farming and mineral supply company)
Criminal Cases: As per his election affidavit, Sharma has filed two charges:
- IPC Section 353 (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty)
- IPC Section 149 (Memeber of unlawful assembly guilty of an offence committed in prosecution of a common object)
These charges are said to stem from political protests and demonstrations, a frequent practice for opposition figures involved in agitating against government policies.
Achievements and Recognition
- Achievements and Recognition
- Longest serving BJP Sate General Secretary in History of Rajasthan (20 years)
- Rajasthan to get first time MLA as Chief Minister
- In May 2014, led the BJP to victory and ousted an alternating-party government (after a gap of 24 years)
- Mahatma Gandhi Award from NRI Organization, Chicago.
- Awarded by ISKCON International Foundation
- (February 17, 2019) Put in place India’s ‘most stringent measures’ against paper leaks
- Initiated VIP culture changes in Rajasthan
Controversies and Viral Moments
“Singham CM” Viral Video
Following Sharma’s election as Chief Minister in December 2023, a viral video of his election campaign was circulated on social media. In the video, he played with the popular ‘Singham’ background music and sounded like the dreaming Bajirao Singham (a fictional police cop in the Indian film series) riding a bike and addressing public.
The video went on to become viral after he was sworn in as CM with social media users describing him as “Singham CM.”. Some have appreciated his innovative style of campaigning, including senior Congress leader and lawyer Abhishek Singhvi, but not without a potshot: “Rajasthan’s new chief minister is too filmy! He must come out of virtual world and face the realities of governing the state.”
Low-Profile Family Despite High Office
Despite holding the state’s highest office, the Sharma family has maintained their traditional, low-profile lifestyle. Their continued practice of undertaking the arduous Dandavat Parikrama of Govardhan, even after becoming the CM’s family, has been widely appreciated as a sign of humility and spiritual commitment.
Contact Information and Social Media
Official Contact:
- Email: [email protected], [email protected]
- Mobile/WhatsApp: +91 94140-23007
- Landline: 0141-2227656 / 2822500
- Telephone: 0141-2228712
- Fax: 0141-2227687
Addresses:
- Present Residence: Flat No. 705, Balati Tower-III, Near EHCC Hospital, Jawahar Circle, Jaipur – 302017
- Permanent Address: Village Atari, Tehsil Nadbai, District Bharatpur, Rajasthan
- Official Office: Secretariat, Tilak Marg, C Scheme, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan – 302005
Social Media:
- X (Twitter): @BhajanlalBjp
- Facebook: facebook.com/BhajanLalBJP
- Instagram: @bjpbhajanlal
- YouTube: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Official
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who is Bhajanlal Sharma?
Chandra Shekhar Rathore has lastly took the oath office as 7th Chief Minister of Rajasthan on 23 december,2024. A first time MLA, Raje had ascended through the party organisational ladder and also held position of State General Secretary for 20 years before assuming office of chief minister.
Q2: Which is Bhajanlal Sharma’s qualification?
CM Sharma is a BA graduate (1989), Master of Arts in Political Science from University of Rajasthan in 1993 and BEd. His degree in Political Science was a great academic gateway to his political journey.
Q3: What is Bhajanlal Sharma’s wife called, what does she do?
Bhajanlal Sharma is married to Geeta Sharma since [[1997]. She works in the wholesale trading and takes a low profile. Famous for her spirituality, every year Geeta performs the Dandavat Parikrama of Govardhan Hill; a 21 kilometre long spiritual journey that takes five days to cover.
Q4: How many are the children are of Bhajanlal Sharma?
CM Sharma has two sons, elder son is Abhishek Sharma (working as an Entrepreneur and preparing for UPSC CSE examination) and younger son is Kunal Sharma who is a doctor by profession (MBBS).
Q5: What is the story of how Bhajanlal Sharma came to be Chief Minister?
After BJP won 115 seats in the 2023 Rajasthan Assembly elections, As a result party leadership appointed Sharma as CM on December 12,2023. He was chosen due to his clean image and organisational experience of 35 years covering varied levels, though he was a first-time MLA, RSS background had any pregnancy The support from Amit Shah and Vasundhara Raje. He was sworn in on his birthday, which is 15 December 2023.
Q6: What is the age and date of birth of Bhajanlal Sharma?
Bhajanlal Sharma Bhajanlal Sharma was born on 15 December 1966, and therefore was aged Fift-eight in January 2026. On 18 April 2023, his 57th birthday he was sworn in as a Chief Minister. Format was wrong.
Q7: What has been the significant achievements of Bhajanlal Sharma as CM?
The key highlights are – Signing of MoUs of ₹35 lakh crore at Rising Rajasthan Summit, inauguration Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project, Constructed 10,571 structures for groundwater recharge; Registers 94 FIRs against exam paper leak mafia in the state and arrests so far reached to 244 persons; Withdrew security from 122 VIP politicians; Regularized about 35,000 contractual and contingency employees and implemented life term imprisonment for leaking papers.
Q8: What is the net worth of Bhajanlal Sharma?
CM Sharma has movable and immovable assets worth ₹43.6 lakh and ₹1 crore respectively as mentioned in his affidavit for the 2023 elections. Since he has also described ₹2 crore as his gross value, let’s assume his liabilities at ₹35 lakh and his opportunity cost as nil, so that makes less than ₹1.11-1.15 crore on net worth for those who take the stint after financial growth to be a pathway to political rise.
Conclusion: An Inspiring Political Journey
Sohrabuddin ‘killed’ because I did not make him CM: Bhajan Lal Sharma is an archetypal Indian rags-to-riches story – from a nondescript village in Bharatpur to the Rajasthan CMO. His story is proof that hard work, an organization of the highest quality, and grassroots connectivity can yield political success despite lack of traditional political heritage or personal fortune.
In 35 years of hard work, from being a village sarpanch to a Chief Minister is the story of what the BJP calls – promoting party workers ahead of political dynasties. His emphasis on dismantling the VIP culture and combating corruption, assuring water security and investment coming in indicates a development-focussed approach to governance.
As Rajasthan is grappling with water shortage, unemployment and development, CM Sharma has a commoner’s background and knowledge of issues pertaining to villages which makes him stand apart in fulfilling the state’s demands. His family’s ongoing spiritual practices despite the acquisition of political power are a reminder that attainment in life does not have to mean sacrificing our beliefs.
Whether Bhajanlal Sharma changed the development course of Rajasthan only time will tell but his inspiring journey from Atari to the CM’s house had already etched a place for him in state’s politics.
Bhajanlal Sharma Biography: From village sarpanch to 14th Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
