Gajendra Singh Khimsar
Gajendra Singh Khimsar | |
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![]() Gajendra Singh Khimsar | |
Minister of Power & Energy, and Industries Govt of Rajasthan | |
In office 2013–2018 | |
Succeeded by | B D Kalla |
Minister of Power & Energy Govt of Rajasthan | |
In office 2003–2008 | |
Member of Legislative Assembly | |
In office 2008–2018 | |
Succeeded by | Kishna Ram Vishnoi |
Constituency | Lohawat |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Indian |
Spouse(s) | Priti Kumari (m. 1982) |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Khimsar fort, Nagaur |
Gajendra Singh Khimsar (born 25 December 1959) is king of Khimsarand and MLA from Lohawat, Rajasthan.[1] He was appointed as a minister of industry. He is also a hotelier and a sport enthusiast.[citation needed]
Early life[]
Khimsar was born in 1959 in Khimsar Fort. He completed his schooling from The Doon School and went on to pursue Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Western Ontario, Canada.[2]
Political career[]
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He is a Member of Legislative Assembly from Lohawat, Rajasthan since 2003.[3] He held responsibilities as Minister of Energy, Govt. of Rajasthan (2003-2008).[4] He was also Minister of Forests, Environment and Sports and Youth Affairs in Second Vasundhara Raje ministry.[5]
Personal life[]
Family[]
Khimsar married Priti Kumari on 25 February 1982. They have a son and a daughter.[1]
Sports and business[]
He also represented India at the World Squash Championship. During his college years, he was ranked 28th in the PSA (Professional Squash Association) world rankings. He was also ranked no.2 in Canada and was the finalist of the US and Canadian Open.[6] A Hotelier by profession, the Khimsar Group of Hotels has been recipient of the 'National Grand Heritage Award For Excellence'- the highest recognition conferred upon any heritage property by the Department of Tourism, Government of India.[7]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Rajasthan MP MLA". rajasthanmpmla.com. 5 January 2012. Archived from the original on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Gajendra Singh Khimsar". The Times of India.
- ^ "परिसीमन के बाद से अब तक जीतते आए हैं गजेंद्र सिंह खींवसर, लोहावट विस क्षेत्र में प्रधान को साथ लेकर चलना है चुनौती". Patrika News (in Hindi). Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Raje finds space for all". archive.indianexpress.com. 9 December 2003. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ http://rajassembly.nic.in/cabinet.htm
- ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Market Experts Advice, Recommendations, Information & News by Gajendra Singh Khimsar at Moneycontrol.com". www.moneycontrol.com. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
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