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Bhajan Lal Sharma is an Indian politician currently serving as the 14th Chief Minister of Rajasthan ¹. He is also the leader of the house in the state assembly ¹.

Political Career and Current Role

Sharma is a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ¹. He represents the Sanganer constituency in the 16th Rajasthan Assembly ¹. He was announced as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan by the BJP following the state elections ⁶. In the recent elections from Sanganer, he secured 145,162 votes, defeating his Indian National Congress (INC) opponent, Pushpendra Bhardwaj, who received 97,081 votes ⁴.

Historical Context (Distinction)

It is important to note that there was another prominent Indian politician named Bhajan Lal, who served as a three-time Chief Minister of the Indian state of Haryana ². This Bhajan Lal (born October 6, 1930 – died June 3, 2011) first became Chief Minister in 1979 and was re-elected in 1982 ². While both share the name "Bhajan Lal," they are distinct individuals from different states and political eras ¹². The current Chief Minister of Rajasthan is Bhajan Lal Sharma.