Govind Singh Dotasra serves as Chairman of the Rajasthan Congress Committee. He has extensive political experience, including serving as deputy chairman of the committee from 2014 to 2020. In addition, Dotasra also made significant contributions to the Sikar District Congress Committee, of which he served as chairman for seven years from July 2011 to May 2018. His notable achievements also include being appointed as Chairman, Media and Communications Commission ahead of the 2018 Rajasthan polls held on October 5, 2018.
Wiki/Biography
Govind Singh Dotasra was born on Thursday 1 October 1964 (age 59; as of 2023) in Laxmangarsu Tod, Sikar District, Rajasthan Kripa Ram Ji Ji Dhani Village. His zodiac sign is Libra. Govind received his education in his hometown, after which he completed his B.A. He then received a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Rajasthan. degree from Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak Haryana and an LLB degree. Bachelor’s degree from University of Rajasthan. After graduation, he practiced law in Sika Court for nearly 20 years.
appearance
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
Govind Singh Dotasra and Ashok Gehlot
family and caste
Govind Singh belongs to the Dotasara Jat community.
Parents and siblings
Govind Singh was born to Mohan Singh Dotasra and Rupi Devi. His father was a government teacher and his mother was a housewife. Govind has two sisters, Bhanwari Devi and Bhagwati Devi.
Govind Singh Dotasra celebrates Rakshabandhan with family
wife and children
On March 4, 1984, he married Sunita Devi, a government teacher. They have two sons. His eldest son, Abhilash Dotasra, is an engineer, his younger son Avinash Dotasra is an officer in the Rajasthan Public Service, and his wife is an officer in the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS).
Govind Singh Dotasra and Sunita Devi
Govind Singh Dotasra and his sons Avinash and Abhilash
address
Dhani Kriparam, Laxmangarh, Rajasthan – 332311
Signature/Autograph
Signature of Govind Singh Dotasra
Profession
political career
Dotasra was elected as Pradhan of Laxmangarh Panchayat Samiti in 2005. He won the Laxmangarh seat in the 2008 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly elections defeating independent candidate Dinesh Joshi by a narrow margin of 34 votes and has been representing Sikar’s Laxmangarh constituency in the Rajasthan region since 2008. In 2013, he was elected by a margin of 10,723 votes, defeating former Union minister of state and three-time MP Subhash Maharia. Dotasra was a member of the Public Accounts Committee of the Rajasthan Assembly in 2015-16. In Parliament, he raised issues related to farmers and weaker sections of society. He won the 2018 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly elections with the highest number of votes in the Thika region and was appointed as the Minister of State for Primary and Secondary Education (Independent Charge), Tourism and Dewastan in the Government of Rajasthan in 2018. On November 20, 2021, he respected the party’s one-person-one-post policy and resigned as a minister. He was a member of the 15th Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan and the former chief whip of the Indian National Congress in that assembly. He has been a member of INC since 1981. Dotassra contested the 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly elections from Lachhmangarh constituency. He won the election defeating the BJP candidate Subhash Maharia by a margin of 18,970 votes.
Govind Singh Dotasra celebrates victory in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly elections 2023
dispute
RAS exam controversy
Charges were filed against three relatives of Govind Singh Dotasra after they secured the same marks in the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) examination. The RAS examination is conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission for the recruitment of candidates to the state and subordinate services in the state of Rajasthan. Specifically, Govind’s daughter-in-law, her brother and sister all scored 80 out of 100 points in the interview, while some of the top performers in the RAS written test only scored barely. Dotasra denied all the accusations and said in an interview,
The RAS selection examination is conducted in a transparent manner and only competent candidates can pass it successfully. ”
Controversy over recalling all male teachers under 50 from public girls’ schools
To prevent girls from being harassed in schools, Govind Singh Dotasra has decided to recall male teachers under the age of 50 from all government girls schools. The move was criticized by experts as “retrograde” and “immature.” Dotasra said girls’ schools will now prioritize female teachers and male teachers over 50 will be deployed only when necessary. One of the critics of the decision is Rashmi Jain, head of the sociology department at the University of Rajasthan. She said in an interview,
Did the Minister say that harassment cases only occur in girls’ schools? I think this is an attempt to create a new set of schools run only by women. ”
Controversy surrounding sexist remarks
In 2021, Dotasra sparked controversy when she said schools with more female staff had more fights. The incident took place at an event held in Jaipur to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. Addressing the event, he said the Rajasthan government always ensures the safety and comfort of women and provides them with priority jobs. He added,
The government has introduced policies targeting women. They are given priority. But there are also conflicts among female employees. If there are female staff, the principal or teacher will choose “Saridon”. If you correct these little things [mistakes]you will always find yourself walking in front of men. “
#watch |The government has introduced policies targeting women. They have priority, but there are also conflicts among female employees. If there are female staff, the principal or teacher will choose “Saridon”. If they overcome this problem, they will be ahead of men: Rajasthan Education Min GS Dotasara (11.10) pic.twitter.com/CqQnkk1Nvz
— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021
Controversy over Maharana Pratap’s remarks
Govind Singh Dotasra has been embroiled in controversy over his remarks about Mewar warrior Maharana Pratap. Addressing party workers at a district level training camp in Nagaur, he said,
In school syllabuses, the BJP describes the war between Maharaja Pratap and Akbar as a religious war between Hindus and Muslims. This is a power struggle. They see everything through a Hindu-Muslim prism. ”
assets and property
movable property
- Deposits with banks, financial institutions and non-banking financial companies- Rs 29,37,725
- Corporate Debentures, Debentures and Equity – Rs 1,50,000
- NSS, Postal Savings etc- Rs 7,18,003
- LIC or other insurance policy- Rs 79,869
- Personal Loan/Advance Offered – Rs 7,50,000
- Motor Vehicle- Rs 13,72,319
- Value of other assets like claims/interest- Rs 60,000
real estate
- Agricultural Land- Rs 6,00,000
- Non-agricultural land- Rs 40,00,000
- Commercial Building- Rs 5,00,000
- Residential Building- Rs 25,00,000
Note: Movable and immovable property estimates given are based on fiscal year 2017-2018.
salary/income
According to the affidavit submitted to the Election Commission, Govind Singh Dotasra showed an income of Rs 1,73,340 in the ITR for the financial year 2017-2018.
net worth
Govind Singh Dotasra’s net worth for the financial year 2017-2018 is estimated to be Rs 1 Crore.
Facts/Trivia
- Dotasra represented the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly at the 24th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Seminar held in Singapore from May 27 to June 1, 2013.
- Dotasra attended the 16th and 17th All India Whips Conference held in Goa and Visakhapatnam.
- Govind was named the best parliamentarian of 2016 by the Special Committee of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
- Govind was awarded the World Education Leader of the Year Award at the 19th World Education Summit and has received awards from Elets Technomedia and Digital Learning Magazine in 2021. This recognition is for his successful management of various innovations in the education sector of Rajasthan during the corona pandemic.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education