Vasundhara Raje is a prominent Indian politician, member of Bhartiya Janta Party and former Chief Minister of Rajasthan. She is currently the National Vice-President of BJP and her name is on top for becoming the next President of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Vasundhara Raje Age
As of 2024, she is 71 years old.
Vasundhara Raje Biography
| Full Name | Vasundhara Raje Scindia |
| Date of Birth | 8 March 1953 |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches (1.63m) |
| Weight | 77 kgs (approx.) |
| Education | Schooling from Presentation Convent, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu Graduation in economics and political science from Sophia College for Women |
| Profession | Politician |
| Party | BJP |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Social Media | Instagram , X, Facebook |
Vasundhara Raje Family
Vasundhara Raje Scindia was born in the illustrious Scindia royal family, known for its historical significance in Gwalior. Her father, Jivajirao Scindia, was the last reigning Maharaja of Gwalior and her mother Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia, was a notable political leader. She has 4 siblings: One brother and 3 sisters. One of her sister, Padmavati Raje Scindia, tragically died at the age of 22. Madhavrao Scindia, her borther who was associated with the Indian National Congress,passed away in 2001. One of her sister, Usha Raje, got married into a distinguished family in Nepal. Her younger sister, Yashodhara Raje Scindia, currently serves as a Member of Parliament representing Gwalior.
In 1972, Vasundhara Raje was married to Hemant Singh of the Dholpur royal family. They separated shortly after their son, Dushyant Singh, was born.
| See also: Udhayanidhi Stalin Biography |
Vasundhara Raje Early Life & Career
She was exposed to political discourse very early in life through her mother’s active involvement in politics and social causes. In 1984, her political career began when she joined the BJP’s National Executive shortly after the party’s formation. In 1985, she became Vice-President of the Yuva Morcha (youth wing) of the Rajasthan BJP and was elected to the Rajasthan Assembly from Dholpur. In the year 1989, she secured a seat in the Lok Sabha from Jhalawar. Since then she was re-elected as an MP multiple times.
In 1998, Raje was appointed as the Minister of State for External Affairs in Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government. During this time, she played a crucial role in India’s nuclear tests. Subsequently, she held various departments including Small Scale Industries and Agro & Rural Industries; Department of Personnel and Training; Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space.
Vasundhara Raje Chief Minister of Rajasthan
On December 8, 2003, Raje made history by becoming the first woman Chief Minister of Rajasthan. In 2008, the party lose election in Rajasthan but came back in power in 2013, and Raje returned as Chief Minister from 2013 to 2018.
Vasundhara Raje Net Worth
Raje declared her net worth to be ₹5.50 crore in her affidavit for the Rajasthan Assembly elections in 2023. She holds 3 kg gold, 15 kgs silver and multiple real estate properties.
Vasundhara Raje Award
- ‘Chief Minister of the Year’ 2018
- ‘Women Together’ Award under the auspices of the United Nations
Vasundhara Raje Controversies
- Raje faced scrutiny over her ties to the former IPL Chairman, Lalit Modi. Allegations surfaced that she signed an affidavit endorsing Modi’s UK Immigration.
- There has been some specualtions of tension between Raje and the BJP’s central leadership. Reports suggest she’s being sidelined within the party.
FAQs
Hemant Singh was her husband, whom she separated in 1973.
Vasundhara Raje
She has held two terms as CM of Rajasthan. Her first term was from 2003 to 2008 and the second one was from 2013 to 2018.
She has one son, Dushyant Singh, who is an MP from Jhalawar-Baran of Rajasthan.
Her current residential address is: 13, Civil Lines Jaipur, Rajasthan
Contact
She has no daughter.
Vasundhara Raje didn’t married again.
