Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly
Legislative Assembly of Chhattisgarh | |
|---|---|
| 4th Assembly | |
| Coat of arms or logo | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
Speaker | Gaurishankar Agrawal, BJP since 6 January 2014 |
Deputy Speaker | Badridhar Divaan, BJP |
Opposition Leader | T. S. SinghDev, INC since 6 January 2014 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 91 (90 elected and 1 nominated) |
Political groups | BJP (49) INC (39) |
| Elections | |
| First-past-the-post | |
Last election | 2013 |
| Meeting place | |
| Legislative Assembly Chamber at the Vidhan Sabha Bhavan | |
| Website | |
| http://cgvidhansabha.gov.in | |
The Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha (Template:Lang-hi) or the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly is the unicameral state legislature of Chhattisgarh state in central India. The seat of the Vidhan Sabha is at Raipur, the capital of the state. The Vidhan Sabha comprises 91 Members of Legislative Assembly, which include 90 members directly elected from single-seat constituencies and one nominated from the Anglo-Indian community.[1] Its term is 5 years, unless sooner dissolved.
History
The state of Chhattisgarh was created by the Madhya Pradesh Reorganization Act 2000, approved by the President of India on 25 August 2000. The Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha came into existence with the creation of the state on 1 November 2000. The first session of the Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha was held at Jashpur hall of Rajkumar College in Raipur. Later, the Vidhan Sabha was shifted to the newly constructed Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha Bhavan at Vidhan Nagar, on Raipur-Baloda Bazar Road.[1]
Sessions
Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha sits for three sessions viz. Budget, Monsoon, Winter.[2]
List of assemblies
| Assembly | Duration | Winning Party/Coalition | Chief Minister | Opposition leader | Party Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2000–2003 | Indian National Congress | Ajit Jogi | Nand Kumar Sai | |
| 2nd | 2003–2008 | Bharatiya Janata Party | Raman Singh | Mahendra Karma | |
| 3rd | 2008–2013 | Bharatiya Janata Party | Raman Singh | Ravindra Choubey | |
| 4th | 2013–Present | Bharatiya Janata Party | Raman Singh | T S Singhdev |
Speakers of the Vidhan Sabha
The following is the list of the Speakers of the Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha:[3]
| Assembly | Name | Term | Political Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rajendra Prasad Shukla | 14 December 2000–19 December 2003 | Indian National Congress |
| 2nd | Prem Prakash Pandey | 22 December 2003–5 January 2009 | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3rd | Dharamlal Kaushik | 5 January 2009–6 January 2014 | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4th | Gaurishankar Agarwal | 6 January 2014–Incumbent | Bharatiya Janata Party |
References
- ^ a b "Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly". Legislative Bodies in India website. Retrieved 9 December 2010.
- ^ "Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha". Government of India. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "Speaker". Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha website. Retrieved 10 December 2010.
External links
Chhattisgarh assembly elections 2013 details
