Rajendra Shukla is an Indian politician who was appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh on 11 December 2023. He is a BJP MLA from Rewa constituency.
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Rajendra Shukla was born on Monday, 3 August 1964 (age 59 years; as of 2023) in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Leo. He attended Government PK School, Rewa. In 1986, he pursued a bachelor’s degree of engineering in civil engineering. [1]Jagran When he was a youngster, he assumed the position of college president in 1986. He played a vital role in organizing the Youth Conference in 1992.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family and Caste
Rajendra is a Brahmin. [2]The Hindu
Parents & Siblings
Rajendra’s father’s name is Bhaiyyalal Shukla, who was a contractor and social worker.
Wife & Children
Rajendra got married to Sunita Shukla on 28 June.
Rajendra Shukla with his wife
They have a son, and two daughters together.
Rajendra Shukla with his daughters
Religion
Rajendra follows Hinduism.
Rajendra Shukla performing a pooja
Address
Rajendra resides at 354, Amaiya Colony, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh.
Signature
Rajendra Shukla’s signature
Politics
In 1998, he contested the first Assembly election from the BJP but lost by a margin of 1,394 votes. In 2003, he contested the Assembly election from BJP for the second time and became the MLA from the Rewa constituency. He took on the role of Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing and Environment. On 20 December 2008, he was elected as the MLA from the Rewa constituency and began his second term. He was appointed as the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, a position he held until 3 July 2016. In 2013, he became the MLA from the Rewa constituency for the third time and became the cabinet minister for Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion. He also assumed the position of Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation. In 2018, he won the MP Assembly election against INC candidate Abhay Mishra by a margin of 18,089 votes and began his fourth term as an MLA. From 3 July 2016 to 12 December 2018, he served as the Minister of Industry. On 26 August 2023, he was elected as the MLA from Rewa constituency for the fifth time. He held the position of Minister of Public Health Engineering from 26 August 2023 to 11 December 2023. On 11 December 2023, he was appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
Controversy
Loss due to promises made during the election campaign
In 2019, a notice was issued against Rajendra regarding a promise he made during the 2013 assembly elections. Rajendra assured that he would allocate houses to the displaced individuals of Rani Talab and Chuna Bhatta in Rathara and Rathari under the Integrated Housing and Slum Development Program (IHSDP) scheme. However, since the Corporation Commissioner did not provide any houses under the program, Rajendra distributed pamphlets about it. This led the displaced families to occupy the houses without depositing the required margin money of Rs. 15,000. According to the notice, due to an informal agreement between the recipients and Rajendra, Rewa Municipal Corporation suffered a financial setback of Rs. 4.94 crore, including an interest of Rs. 1.53 crore. The notice demanded repayment, and Corporation Commissioner Sabhajit Yadav also wrote a letter to Principal Secretary of Urban Development and Housing Department Sanjay Dubey regarding this matter.
Assets/Properties
Movable Assets
- Cash: Rs. 1,15,000
- Deposits in Banks: Rs. 4,06,402
- Bonds, Debentures, and Shares in companies: Rs. 22,346
- LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 66,30,000
- Jewellery: Rs. 11,50,000
- Other assets: Rs. 5,00,000
Immovable Assets
- Agricultural Land: Rs. 5,58,00,000
- Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 1,46,50,000
- Residential Buildings: Rs. 1,02,00,000
Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2023. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). [3]My Neta
Net Worth
His net worth is Rs. 8 Crore.
Note: The net worth was for the year 2023. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors). [4]My Neta
Facts/Trivia
- Shukla encountered political obstacles in Madhya Pradesh, especially in his rivalry with party colleague Abhay Mishra. Mishra departed from the BJP, contested as a Congress candidate, and did not win against Shukla.
- While serving as the Energy Minister in Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s cabinet, Shukla played a crucial role in setting up an airport and the nation’s biggest solar project in Rewa.
