Subhash Maharia (born 29 September 1957) is an indian politician from Sikar, Rajasthan. He served as union minister of state for Rural Development, Food & Public Distribution in Government of India.[1] He is a member of Bharatiya Janta Party. He was elected to the 12th, 13th and 14th Lok Sabha from Sikar. His Uncle Ramdev Singh Maharia, was a minister in Rajasthan Government.[2][3][4] [5]
Subhash Maharia | |
|---|---|
 Mahariya in January 2018 | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1998–2009 | |
| Prime Minister | Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1998–2004) Manmohan Singh (2004–2009) |
| Preceded by | Dr. Hari Singh |
| Succeeded by | Mahadev Singh Khandela |
| Constituency | Sikar, Rajasthan |
| Union Minister of State, Rural Development | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Prime Minister | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 September 1957 Sikar, Rajasthan, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (1998–2013) (2023–present) Indian National Congress (November 2016 – May 2023) |
| Spouse | Sushma Maharia |
| Alma mater | Shri Kalyan Government College, Sikar |
| Profession | Politician |
Early life and education
editHe was born on 29 September 1957 in village Kudan in the Laxmangarh, Sikar District, Rajasthan in the family of Brijmohan Maharia. He graduated from S.K. College in Sikar. He is an athlete and represented his state and university in many national level competitions. He married Sushma Maharia on 12 December 1980.[6]
Political career
editFirst term in Lok Sabha
editIn 1998, he was elected to the 12th Lok Sabha as a member from the Sikar constituency. During this term, he actively participated in the Committee on Urban and Rural Development and its Sub-Committee-II on Ministry of Rural Areas and Employment. He was also part of the Joint Committee on the Functioning of Wakf Boards and the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Tourism.[7]
Second term in Lok Sabha
editIn 1999, he was re-elected to the 13th Lok Sabha for a second term. His commitment to rural development continued during this period.[7]
Union Minister of State, Rural Development
editFrom 1999 to 2004, Subhash Maharia served as the Union Minister of State for Rural Development under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. His tenure was marked by efforts to improve rural infrastructure and livelihoods.
Third term in Lok Sabha
editIn 2004, Subhash Maharia was re-elected to the 14th Lok Sabha, securing a third term. His contributions extended beyond his constituency, impacting national policies.[7]
Switch to Indian National Congress (2016)
editIn November 2016, he joined the Indian National Congress (INC). His decision to switch parties was significant, given his previous association with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Return to BJP (2023)
editIn May 2023, Subhash Maharia left the INC and rejoined the BJP. His return to the party where he had previously held leadership positions reflects his commitment to its ideology.[7]
Other Activities
editSubhash Maharia is an agriculturist, political-social worker, and industrialist. He has actively participated in various organizations, including serving as the Patron of the All India Budokan Karate Federation. His international engagements include representing Eicher Tractors Ltd. in countries like Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. He also led the Indian Delegation to the ASIAN COUNTRIES SUMMIT in Cambodia and Sri Lanka during his tenure as a Union minister
References
edit- ^ "Former Minister dead". The Hindu. 5 April 2011. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ Iqbal, Mohammed; Iqbal, Mohammed (27 October 2016). "Two prominent Rajasthan Jat leaders to join Congress". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ "Subhash Maharia Join BJP: 3 बार सीकर MP रहे सुभाष महरिया ने छोड़ी कांग्रेस, जानिए कहां से लड़ सकते हैं चुनाव?". hindi.oneindia (in Hindi). 19 May 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "राजस्थान में सियासी हलचल तेज: कांग्रेस छोड़ BJP में शामिल होंगे पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री, विरोध की तैयारी में भाजपा का एक धड़ा | Subhash Maharia To join BJP with their supporters". Patrika News (in Hindi). 18 May 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ A village unites to help two brothers win two assembly seats from two different parties, India Times, 6 nov 2023.
- ^ "Biographical Sketch of Member of 13th Lok Sabha". web.archive.org. 1 June 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d Bureau, The Hindu (19 May 2023). "Unhappy with tussle in Congress, Jat leader Subhash Maharia rejoins BJP". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
External links
edit- Biographical Sketch at www.parliamentofindia.nic.in at the Wayback Machine (archived 1 June 2013)