Brijendra Singh Ola[1] (born 1 July 1953; Hindi pronunciation: [bɾɪd͡ʒeːn̪d̪ɾə sɪŋgʱ oːlaː]) is a senior leader from Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan. He is serving as Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha for Jhunjhunu since 2024. He is elected as the member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly since 2008. He is former State Minister of Transport and Road Safety in the Government of Rajasthan. He is a fourth-term member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from the Jhunjhunu Assembly constituency. He is a member of Indian National Congress.[2][3][4]
Brijendra Singh Ola | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Narendra Kumar |
| Constituency | Jhunjhunu |
| State Minister of Government of Rajasthan | |
| In office November 2011 – December 2013 | |
| In office December 2009 – November 2011 | |
| State Minister Of Transport & Road Safety (IC) Government of Rajasthan | |
| In office November 2021 – 3 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Pratap Singh Khachariawas |
| Succeeded by | Prem Chand Bairwa |
| Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2008 – June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Sumitra Singh |
| Succeeded by | Rajendra Bhamboo |
| Constituency | Jhunjhunu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1953 Aradavata, Jhunjhunu |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Parent | Sis Ram Ola (father) |
| Education | M.A L.L.B |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
editOla was born on 1 July 1953 to Jat leader Sis Ram Ola in Aradavata village in Chirawa tehsil of Jhunjhunu district. His educational qualifications are M.A. in political science from University of Rajasthan in 1974 and then he did Bachelor of laws from University of Rajasthan in 1983.[5][6]
Political career
editOla began his political career as a member of the Indian National Congress, influenced by his father, the late Sis Ram Ola, a former Union Minister.
Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
editHe has been elected as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from the Jhunjhunu constituency for consecutive four terms. His tenure in the assembly began in 2008, and he has since been re-elected in 2013, 2018 and 2023.[7]
State Minister
editOla has served as the State Minister of Transport & Road Safety (Independent Charge) in the Government of Rajasthan. His term in this office started in November 2021 and ended on 3 December 2023.[8]
Lok Sabha
editIn 2024 Lok Sabha elections Ola won the Jhunjhunu seat by Defeating BJP Shubkaran Chaudhary with a margin of 18235 votes.[4]
Awards
editIn 2017, he was honoured with the award for the best legislator.[9]
References
edit- ^ "पोर्टल, राजस्थान सरकार". jhunjhunu.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Indian National Congress Party". www.rajpcc.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Govind Ram Meghwal, Shakuntala Rawat take oath as cabinet ministers in Rajasthan government". ANI News. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Highlights: Brijendra Singh Ola Wins the Seat by 18235 Votes". India Today. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Brijendra Singh Ola(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- JHUNJHUNU(JHUNJHUNU) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Brijendra singh ola Biodata official election". Elections in India. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Jhunjhunu Assembly Election Results 2023 Highlights: INC's Brijendra Singh Ola defeats BJP's Nisheet Kumar with 27572 votes". India Today. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Brijendra Singh Ola Profile, News, Photos & Political Career From Jhunjhunu, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023". India TV News. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Pilot कैंप के विधायक बृजेंद्र सिंह ओला बनेंगे राज्यमंत्री, जानें कैसा रहा सियासी सफर". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 14 March 2024.