Dr C P Joshi

Dr C. P. Joshi is an Indian politician. He is the speaker of the 15th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.

By Zainab Ashraf | Thursday, March 21, 2024, 11:48:39 AM [IST]

Dr C P Joshi Biography

Dr. C. P. Joshi (born 29 July 1950) is an Indian politician. He is a member of the Indian National Congress. He is the current Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.

Previously he was the Member of Parliament of India from Bhilwara in the 15th Lok Sabha. He was one of the first 19 members of India's new cabinet sworn in on 22 May 2009, despite being a first-time member of the Lok Sabha. As a union minister, Joshi held key portfolios like Road Transport and Highways, and Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in the Second Manmohan Singh ministry. Moreover, he was also a Cabinet Minister of the Government of Rajasthan from 1998 to 2003.

With a diverse career trajectory, Dr. Joshi began as a lecturer at M. B. College, Udaipur, eventually rising to the position of Professor of Psychology at Mohanlal Sukhadia University in Udaipur.

His political journey commenced in 1973 when he was elected president of the student union at Mohanlal Sukhadia University. Subsequently, at the age of 30, he secured a seat in the state legislative assembly from Nathdwara, marking the onset of his legislative career.

Dr. Joshi's straightforward approach and penchant for logical analysis have defined his political persona. Despite the challenges, he assumed significant roles within the Indian National Congress, including the presidency of the Pradesh Congress Committee, where he notably steered the party to success in state assembly elections.

His contributions extend beyond politics. As the former president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association, Dr. Joshi facilitated the growth of cricket within the state, leading to notable achievements such as consecutive victories in the Ranji Trophy tournament.

Dr. C. P. Joshi was born to Bhudev Prasad Joshi and Sushila Devi Joshi in Rajsamand on July 29, 1950.

Academically, Dr Joshi holds a B.A. in Law from M. B. College, Udaipur, along with postgraduate degrees in Physics and Psychology, culminating in a PhD in Psychology.

On a personal note, Dr. Joshi married Prof (Dr.) Hemlata Joshi on April 28, 1986, and the couple had a son.

Dr C P Joshi Personal Life

Full Name	Dr C P Joshi
Date of Birth	29 Jul 1950 (Age 75)
Place of Birth	Nathdwara, Rajasthan
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Doctorate
Profession	Retired Professor
Father's Name	Bhudev Prasad Joshi
Mother's Name	Sushila Devi Joshi
Spouse's Name	Prof (Dr.) Hemlata Joshi
Spouse's Profession	Professor
Children	1 Son(s)
Website	https://rajassembly.nic.in/Speaker.aspx

Dr C P Joshi Net Worth

Net Worth

₹5.36 CRORE

ASSETS

₹5.5 CRORE

Liabilities

₹14 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Dr C P Joshi

Dr. C.P. Joshi holds double master's degrees, an M.SC in Physics and an M.A. in Psychology, and is a qualified lawyer who did his PhD in Psychology.

Interesting Facts about Dr C P Joshi

He started the Bhilwara water supply scheme. He started the 101 Self-Help Groups schemes so that the youth of Bhilwara could avail training and employment opportunities.

Political Timeline of Dr C P Joshi

2019 : Dr. C P Joshi assumed the office of Speaker in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on 16 January 2019.
2018 : Dr Joshi got elected as an MLA to Rajasthan State Assembly from Nathdwara constituency in Rajasamand District of Rajasthan as a Congress candidate.
2014 : He unsuccessfully contested Loksabha election from Jaipur Rural. He was defeated by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore of BJP.
2012 : He became Union Cabinet Minister, Railways (Additional Charge).
2011 : He became Union Cabinet Minister, Road Transport and Highways.
2009 : Union Cabinet Minister, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.
2009 : In May 2009 he began his first term in the Parliament of India as the Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayti Raj.
2003 : Appointed as President of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee in 2003.
1998 : He became the Cabinet Minister for the state handling key portfolios like Panchayati Raj, Education, Rural Development, Public Health Engineering, Policy Planning and Information Technology.
1973 : Dr. C P Joshi was elected as Student Union President for Mohanlal Sukhadia University.

Dr C P Joshi Early Life

1997: Dr. C P Joshi earned LL.B degree from Mohan Lal Shukla University Udaipur, Rajasthan.
1994: Dr. C P Joshi was awarded Ph.D. in Psychology.
1986: Dr. Joshi tied the nuptials knot with Dr. Hemlata Joshi on 28 Apr 1986.
1974: He got his another Masters degree, an M.A. in Psychology.
1972: Mr. C P Joshi completed his M.Sc. in Physics

Dr C P Joshi Achievements

Vice President, Student’s Union, Government Senior Secondary School, Chittourgarh, 1994-95 & 1995-96; Played an important role in the development of his area in 2000-05 while serving as a Member of the District Council; Played an important role as ‘Up-Pradhan’, Bhadesar Panchayat Samiti during 2005-10 for the development of the area; Member, State Working Committee; Regional Incharge (Chittourgarh); State Vice President, BJYM, Rajasthan; District Vice President ; District General Secretary; At present District President; Zila Mantri; Member of State Working Committee (Two Times); Member of State Working Committee (Special Invitee) (Two Times)

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