Vishnu Deo Sai

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Vishnu Deo Sai
official portrait, 2023
4th Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
Assumed office
13 December 2023
GovernorB. Harichandan
DeputyArun Sao
Vijay Sharma
Preceded byBhupesh Baghel
Member of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
3 December 2023
Preceded byU.D. Minj
ConstituencyKunkuri
President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Chhattisgarh
In office
2 June 2020 – 9 August 2022
Preceded byVikram Usendi
Succeeded byArun Sao
In office
21 January 2014 – 16 August 2014
Preceded byRam Sewak Paikra
Succeeded byDharamlal Kaushik
In office
31 October 2006 – 11 May 2010
Preceded byShiv Pratap Singh
Succeeded byRam Sewak Paikra
Minister of State
Government of India
In office
26 May 2014 – 30 May 2019
Ministry
Term
Minister of Steel26 May 2014 – 30 May 2019
Minister of Mines26 May 2014 – 5 July 2016
Minister of Labour & Employment26 May 2014 – 9 November 2014
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
1999–2019
Preceded byAjit Jogi
Succeeded byGomtee Sai
ConstituencyRaigarh
Member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
1990–1998
Preceded byNand Kumar Sai
Succeeded byNand Kumar Sai
ConstituencyTapkara
Personal details
Born (1964-02-21) 21 February 1964 (age 60)
Bagiya, Madhya Pradesh
(now in Chhattisgarh, India)
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse
Kaushalya Sai
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(m. 1991)​
Children3
Residence(s)Bagiya, Kunkuri
EducationLoyola Higher Secondary School, Kunkuri

Vishnu Deo Sai (born 21 February 1964) is an Indian politician currently serving as the 4th Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.[1] He is the first senior tribal leader in Central India.[2] Sai is the member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).[3] He currently represents Kunkuri in Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.[4]

He officially became Chhattisgarh's first tribal Chief Minister after taking oath on December 13, 2023.[5]

Sai is known for his decisive approach in addressing public welfare issues. His dedication extends beyond Chhattisgarh, as he has actively engaged with tribal concerns in states including Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, and Maharashtra.[6]

Early life

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Sai was born in a farmer's family in Bagia village of Jashpur district to Ram Prasad Sai and Jashmani Devi on 21 February 1964. Sai belongs to Kanwar tribe.[7] He married Kaushalya Devi in 1991.

Political career

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Sai started off humbly in politics in 1989, when he was elected Panch of Bagiya Gram Panchayat in undivided Madhya Pradesh. The 1990 Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Bagiya was elected without a single vote due to his exceptional leadership skills. He won the seat of member of the assembly for the Tankara Assembly constituency that same year, marking his entry into legislative politics.[8][9]

Sai continued his rise in politics by holding the position of MLA for two terms in a row, from 1990 to 1998. After that, he entered national politics and, beginning in 1999, won four terms in a row as the representative for the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency. From 1999 until 2014, Sai served in the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th Lok Sabha, making significant contributions during that time. Sai's dedication to serving the public also extended to his ministerial positions. From May 27, 2014, until 2019, he effectively oversaw the Ministry of Steel, Mines, Labor, and Employment as a Union Minister of State.[10]

Sai was named the BJP's Chhattisgarh State President in 2006 after being recognized for his leadership within the organization. He then served in this capacity again from 2020 to 2022. He was named to the BJP National Working Committee as a special invitee member on December 2, 2022. He was then elevated to the rank of full member of the BJP National Working Committee on July 8, 2023.[8][11]

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath as Minister of State to Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, at a Swearing-in Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on May 26, 2014

Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh

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PM Modi with Vishnu Deo Sai and Biswabhusan Harichandan

In a BJP meeting, it was announced that Vishnu Deo Sai will become the next Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh along with Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma as deputy CM. On 13 December 2023, Sai took oath as Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma were elected as Deputy Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh at the Science College ground in Raipur.

Kanwar Community Development

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Within the Kanwar community of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai is a well-known and revered individual who serves as a guide to the group's members. In addition to Sai, his wife, Kaushalya Sai, is an active participant in the processes that lead to the development of the Kanwar community. There is a sizeable community of members of the Kanwar tribe in Northern Chhattisgarh. These individuals can be found in all six districts that make up the Surguja division, as well as in the districts of Bilaspur, Korba, Raigarh, and Janjgir. Throughout the Kanwar community, Vishnu Deo Sai has been an important figure in the process of raising awareness about the need of education.[8][12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Vishnu Deo Sai to be the 4th Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh: Sources". India Today. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  2. ^ Sikdar, Shubhomoy (10 December 2023). "Tribal veteran Vishnu Deo Sai chosen as the new Chhattisgarh Chief Minister". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  3. ^ राव, पी श्रीनिवास (2 June 2020). "ब्रेकिंग: पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री विष्णुदेव छत्तीसगढ़ भाजपा के नए अध्यक्ष, दिल्ली में राष्ट्रीय महासचिव अरुण सिंह ने किया नाम का ऐलान". Dainik Bhaskar.
  4. ^ The Hindu (10 December 2023). "From village sarpanch to Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai has risen through the ranks". Archived from the original on 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  5. ^ Sikdar, Shubhomoy (13 December 2023). "Vishnu Deo Sai, his two deputies take oath in Chhattisgarh". The Hindu.
  6. ^ "Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, a non-controversial tribal leader with strong organisational skills". The Times of India. 11 December 2023.
  7. ^ "BJP's tribal face Vishnu Deo Sai to be C'garh CM". Hindustan Times. 10 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  8. ^ a b c "Vishnu Deo Sai: A Leader Nurtured by Commitment and Service". Bru Times News.
  9. ^ "Members : Lok Sabha". 164.100.47.194.
  10. ^ "Who is Vishnu Deo Sai, BJP's Chhattisgarh CM pick? 10 things to know". Hisndustan Times.
  11. ^ "Vishnu Deo Sai's turnaround: Replaced as state BJP chief pre-polls, named Chhattisgarh CM post-victory". The Indian Express. 10 December 2023.
  12. ^ "Meet Vishnu Deo Sai: Tribal leader set to become Chhattisgarh Chief Minister". India Today. 10 December 2023.
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