Jai Ram Thakur

Jai Ram Thakur (born 6 January 1965) is an Indian politician, and was the Chief Minister of the state of Himachal Pradesh from 2017 to 2022.

He is serving his sixth term as MLA in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, winning continuously since 1998 and has previously served as a Cabinet Minister in the Bharatiya Janata Party Government of Himachal Pradesh. Thakur was the Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj from 2009 to 2012. He is serving as Leader of opposition in current legislative assembly of the state.He is elected to Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Seraj Assembly constituency of Mandi district. He won his first election in the year 1998 from now delimited constituency of Chachiot (Seraj).

Jai Ram Thakur
Jai Ram Thakur
Leader of the Opposition,
Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
25 December 2022
GovernorRajendra Arlekar
Shiv Pratap Shukla
Chief MinisterSukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Preceded byMukesh Agnihotri
6th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh
In office
27 December 2017 – 11 December 2022
GovernorAcharya Devvrat
Kalraj Mishra
Bandaru Dattatreya
Rajendra Arlekar
Preceded byVirbhadra Singh
Succeeded bySukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
25 December 2012 (2012-12-25)
Preceded byConstituency established
ConstituencySeraj
In office
24 March 1998 (1998-03-24) – 22 January 2012
Preceded byMoti Ram
Succeeded byConstituency abolished
ConstituencyChachiot
Personal details
Born (1965-01-06) 6 January 1965 (age 59)
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
NationalityJai Ram Thakur Indian
Political partyJai Ram Thakur Bharatiya Janata Party
SpouseDr. Sadhana Thakur
Children2
Residence(s)Village Tandi, P.O. & Tehsil Thunag Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh
Alma mater
Websitehimachal.nic.in/en-IN/chief-minister.html

Early life and education

Jai Ram Thakur was born into a Rajput farming family to Late Shri Jethu Ram Thakur and Briku Devi. Raised in Tandi, he faced economic challenges during his childhood. Thakur pursued his primary education at Kurani School and later graduated with a B.A. from Vallabh Government College, Mandi. Subsequently, he earned a post-graduate degree (M.A.) from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Jai Ram Thakur is married to Dr. Sadhna Thakur, and the couple is blessed with two daughters. Dr. Sadhna Thakur, a doctor by profession, and the daughters have been actively involved in their educational pursuits, both studying medicine in Himachal Pradesh.

Political career

Jai Ram Thakur's political journey commenced during his college years when he became associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). His affiliation with ABVP laid the foundation for a long and distinguished political career. Thakur held various key positions in ABVP, including Joint Secretary, State ABVP, and Organizing Secretary, ABVP (J&K). This early association with student activism marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to public service.

Transitioning into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Thakur continued to climb the political ladder. His roles in the party included Secretary, State Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha, President of the State Bhartiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha, Vice President of State BJP, and ultimately serving as the State President of Bharatiya Janata Party from 2006 to 2009.

In 1998, Jai Ram Thakur was elected to the State Legislative Assembly for the first time. His electoral success continued with consecutive victories in 2003, 2007, 2012, 2017, and most recently in 2022. Over the years, he represented the Chachiot Assembly Constituency, which, after delimitation, became Seraj.

His legislative career was marked by active participation and contributions in various capacities. Thakur served as Chairman of the Rural Planning Committee and held memberships in crucial House Committees. As a Member of the Legislative Assembly, he prioritized issues related to rural development, education, and public welfare.

Chief Ministerial of Himachal Pradesh

In the 2017 Assembly elections, the BJP won a strong majority, but its Chief Ministerial candidate, Prem Kumar Dhumal, unexpectedly lost in the Sujanpur assembly segment. Despite this setback, Jai Ram Thakur, with his strong connections to the RSS and a solid political background, emerged as the favorite for the top post. He became the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, the first from Mandi district, and the sixth overall, taking office on December 27, 2017.

During his tenure, he focused on rural development, tourism, health, education, and infrastructure. He also faced challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the farmers protest, and the leadership change speculation.

Post Chief Ministership and as Leader of Opposition

Following the 2022 legislative elections, wherein the Bharatiya Janata Party faced defeat, Jai Ram Thakur gracefully resigned from the position of Chief Minister. However, his political stature remained intact, and he was asked to continue in his post by the Governor until a new Chief Minister was selected. Thakur accepted the role of the Leader of the Opposition in the legislative assembly.

Special interests and favorite pastime

Beyond politics, Jai Ram Thakur has shown a special interest in social service, exemplified by his active involvement in organizing blood donation camps. His favorite pastimes include listening to old songs, performing one-act plays, and enjoying excursions.

Languages known

Fluent in Hindi and English, Jai Ram Thakur's communication skills have been an asset in connecting with diverse segments of the population.

See also

References

Preceded by Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh
27 December 2017 – 11 December 2022
Succeeded by

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