Manna Lal Rawat
Manna Lal Rawat | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Arjunlal Meena |
| Constituency | Udaipur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1972 Chiklad, Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Rajni P. Rawat |
| Education | Mohanlal Sukhadia University (BSc, MA, PhD) |
Manna Lal Rawat (Hindi pronunciation: [mən̪ːaː laːl ɾaːʋət̪]) is an Indian politician, academic, and social activist from Udaipur, Rajasthan. He was elected as a member of parliament from the Udaipur Lok Sabha constituency in 2024. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Early life and education
Manna Lal Rawat was born on 7 January 1972 in Chiklad, Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, to Gautam Lal and Jumali Bai. Rawat holds a PhD in Tribal issues from Mohanlal Sukhadia University in Udaipur.[1]
Career
In June 2024, Rawat won the election to represent the constituency of Udaipur Lok Sabha over Congress party rival, Taarachand Meena.[2][3]
Rawat is a member of the Committee on Coal, Mines, and Steel, contributing to policy discussions on India's mining and steel industries. He is also member of advisory committee (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare) and Hindi Advisory Committee (Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation). Before entering politics, he was actively involved in academic and social work, focusing on tribal development and cultural preservation.
Social and cultural contributions
Rawat has been actively involved in several social and cultural initiatives:
- National Group Member in the delisting movement at the Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.
- Director of the TEER Foundation, Nashik.
- Founding member of the Tribal Research and Knowledge Centre, New Delhi.
Publications
Rawat has authored and contributed to several books and collections:
- Lokniti aur Janjatiyan
- Janjatiya Hunkaar
- Aadivasi Samaaj, Sanskriti aur Sahitya (Editorial Board Member)
- Prikriti ke Swar (Co-writer in poetry collection)
- Atal Namo Path - 2024
Special interests
Rawat is passionate about studying and addressing tribal issues, focusing on their identity, existence, and development. He also engages in discussions on topics of national interest.
Personal life
Rawat is married to Dr. Rajni P. Rawat. The couple is actively involved in social and cultural activities.
References
- ^ "Low-profile Rawat to get a leg up from top leaders". The Times of India. 14 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Udaipur (ST) election results 2024 live updates: BJP's Manna Lal Rawat wins with over 2.6 lakh vote margin". The Times of India. 5 June 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Rajasthan election result 2024: All 25 seats declared; BJP clinches 14, Congress secures 8 - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2025.