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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Shivraj Singh Chouhan Height: 175 cm DOB: 5 March 1959

Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the 17th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. A five-time Member of Parliament from Vidisha, Chouhan joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in 1972, as a 13-year-old. He took over as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from Babulal Gaur in November 2005. In his 13 years of rule, Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced several social schemes, such as Ladli Laxmi Yojna, Kanyadhan Yojna and Janani Suraksha Yojna to focus on the prevention of female infanticide in the state. Chouhan currently represents Budhni Assembly constituency and seeking re-election for fourth-term as CM.

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Super 50: Watch 50 big news of 13 Aug, 2023

News | Aug 13, 2023, 10:53 AM IST

Haryana Nuh Hindu Mahapanchayat: Hindu Mahapanchayat will be held in Haryana's Nuh today. The administration has not given permission for any kind of meeting.

Aaj Ki Baat: MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan washes feet of urination incident victim

Aaj Ki Baat | Jul 06, 2023, 11:41 PM IST

Today the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan showed a big heart and fulfilled the responsibility of being the Chief Minister, by washing the feet of the tribal man of Madhya Pradesh... by hugging... and apologizing... on which a video of a monster urinating came to the fore.

Kurukshetra: Did CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan washes feet of urination incident victim for election 2023 ?

Kurukshetra | Jul 06, 2023, 11:35 PM IST

Amid nationwide outrage over the incident where a man urinated on a tribal’s face in MP’s Sidhi, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan apologised to the victim when he came to meet him at CM house in Bhopal.

PM Modi addresses Public Meeting 'Mera Booth Sabse Majboot' in Madhya Pradesh

News | Jun 27, 2023, 12:22 PM IST

PM Modi addresses Public Meeting 'Mera Booth Sabse Majboot' in Madhya Pradesh

PM Modi In Bhopal: PM Modi will visit Bhopal today, flag off Vande Bharat Express

News | Apr 01, 2023, 10:38 AM IST

PM Modi's Bhopal Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PM Narendra Modi) will be on a tour of Bhopal today. Today he is going to give a big gift to the people of Madhya Pradesh.

Ram Navami 2023: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan performs Kanya Pujan on Ram Navami

News | Mar 30, 2023, 03:00 PM IST

On the Navami of Navratri, there were programs of Kanya Pujan and Bhoj. At the same time, CM of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan also worshiped the girls and fed them at his residence in Bhopal.

Omicron scare: Night curfew imposed from 11 pm to 5 am in Madhya Pradesh

News | Dec 23, 2021, 08:20 PM IST

The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday re-inforced night curfew from 11pm to 5am amid rising concerns over the new Covid-19 variant, 'Omicron'.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes action against land mafias in MP's Jabalpur

News | Oct 10, 2021, 08:20 AM IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan took action against land mafias in MP's Jabalpur recently. Many houses built on encroached land were demolished.

CM Shivraj condoles demise of Kalyan Singh, says 'he never compromised with his value'

News | Aug 22, 2021, 10:40 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed his condolences on the death of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh who passed away at the age of 89 at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow on August 21.

Kamal Nath urges MP CM to provide details on time, statistics of flood management

News | Aug 07, 2021, 02:20 PM IST

Kamal Nath, former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh lashed out at Shivraj Singh Chouhan saying that the politics of drama and showmanship will not benefit.

'Schools for classes 11 and 12 to reopen from July 25': Madhya Pradesh CM

News | Jul 14, 2021, 06:20 PM IST

The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on July 14 announced that schools for class 11 and 12 will reopen from July 25 with 50% capacity.

MP CM Shivraj Chouhan meets newly appointed Governor Mangubhai Patel

News | Jul 10, 2021, 02:29 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met newly appointed Governor Mangubhai Patel today at Raj Bhavan in Bhopal.

Chhatrasal Stadium: Delhi CM Kejriwal inaugurates another drive-in COVID vaccination centre

News | May 29, 2021, 06:40 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia inaugurated a drive-in COVID-19 vaccination centre at Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi on May 29.

Kamal Nath lashes out at MP CM for not revealing COVID death record

News | May 29, 2021, 06:08 PM IST

Former MP CM and Congress state president, Kamal Nath lashed out at Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan statement on the number of death rate in the state.

Shivraj govt announces jobs for families of state employees died on COVID duty

News | May 17, 2021, 07:08 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh government has decided to give jobs to the family members of state employees who lost their lives on COVID duty, informed state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on May 17.

Some States hampering Oxygen supply to Madhya Pradesh, alleges Shivraj Singh Chouhan

News | Apr 21, 2021, 11:20 AM IST

Police officers in some states were blocking the movement of tankers bringing medical-grade oxygen to Madhya Pradesh for coronavirus patients, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan alleged on Monday. There is an adverse situation due to coronavirus infection. It is a time of crisis. Oxygen is life saver.

MP govt imposes 60-hour weekend lockdown in all urban areas

News | Apr 08, 2021, 09:40 PM IST

Amid increasing COVID-19 cases in state, Madhya Pradesh government has announced lockdown in all urban areas starting from April 09, 6 pm to April 11 6 am.

CM Shivraj holds roadshow to raise awareness over COVID appropriate behaviour in Bhopal

News | Apr 06, 2021, 11:22 AM IST

As the coronavirus cases rise in Madhya Pradesh, state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a roadshow to raise awareness over COVID appropriate behaviour in Bhopal on April 05.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes a dig at TMC, says, "Another meaning of TMC is Terror, Murder, Corruption"

Politics | Mar 19, 2021, 02:38 PM IST

BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on friday hit out at the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress alleging anarchy in West Bengal.

If needed, will take more steps in tomorrow's meeting: CM Shivraj on COVID-19 guidelines

News | Mar 15, 2021, 10:57 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on March 15 informed that government has instructed team to discuss night curfew and will take more steps in the meeting which is scheduled for March 16.

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