Vishnu Deo Sai | |
|---|---|
 swearing ceremony, 2023 | |
| 4th Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh | |
| Assumed office 13 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Biswabhusan Harichandan Ramen Deka |
| Deputy | Arun Sao Vijay Sharma |
| Preceded by | Bhupesh Baghel |
| Member of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 3 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | U.D. Minj |
| Constituency | Kunkuri |
| President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Chhattisgarh | |
| In office 2 June 2020 – 9 August 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Vikram Usendi |
| Succeeded by | Arun Sao |
| In office 21 January 2014 – 16 August 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Ram Sewak Paikra |
| Succeeded by | Dharamlal Kaushik |
| In office 31 October 2006 – 11 May 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Shiv Pratap Singh |
| Succeeded by | Ram Sewak Paikra |
| Minister of State Government of India | |
| In office 26 May 2014 – 30 May 2019 | |
Ministry | Term |
| Minister of Steel | 26 May 2014 – 30 May 2019 |
| Minister of Mines | 26 May 2014 – 5 July 2016 |
| Minister of Labour & Employment | 26 May 2014 – 9 November 2014 |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1999–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ajit Jogi |
| Succeeded by | Gomtee Sai |
| Constituency | Raigarh |
| Member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1990–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Nand Kumar Sai |
| Succeeded by | Nand Kumar Sai |
| Constituency | Tapkara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 February 1964 Bagiya, Madhya Pradesh (now in Chhattisgarh, India) |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse |
Kaushalya Sai (m. 1991) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Bagiya, Kunkuri |
| Education | Loyola Higher Secondary School, Kunkuri |
Vishnu Deo Sai (born 21 February 1964) is an Indian politician currently serving as the 4th Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.[1] He is the first senior tribal leader in Central India.[2] Sai is the member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).[3] He currently represents Kunkuri in Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.[4]
He officially became Chhattisgarh's second tribal Chief Minister after taking oath on December 13, 2023.[5]
Sai is known for his decisive approach to addressing public welfare issues. His dedication extends beyond Chhattisgarh, as he has actively engaged with tribal concerns in states including Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, and Maharashtra.[6]
- ^ "Vishnu Deo Sai to be the 4th Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh: Sources". India Today. 10 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ Sikdar, Shubhomoy (10 December 2023). "Tribal veteran Vishnu Deo Sai chosen as the new Chhattisgarh Chief Minister". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ राव, पी श्रीनिवास (2 June 2020). "ब्रेकिंग: पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री विष्णुदेव छत्तीसगढ़ भाजपा के नए अध्यक्ष, दिल्ली में राष्ट्रीय महासचिव अरुण सिंह ने किया नाम का ऐलान". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ^ The Hindu (10 December 2023). "From village sarpanch to Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai has risen through the ranks". Archived from the original on 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ Sikdar, Shubhomoy (13 December 2023). "Vishnu Deo Sai, his two deputies take oath in Chhattisgarh". The Hindu.
- ^ "Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, a non-controversial tribal leader with strong organisational skills". The Times of India. 11 December 2023.