Tribal Leader Vishnu Deo Sai (Biography): New Chhattisgarh Chief Minister

Vishnu Deo Sai, a tribal veteran leader, and union Minister has been selected for the position of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister by BJP(Bharatiya Janata Party) officially after Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly elections conducted on Nov 7, 2023,

This decision was taken in the meeting of the Group of newly-elected MLAs according to the guidance issued by PM of India, Narendra Modi’s idea of representing a tribal leader as Chief Minister of the Chhattisgarh state for the majority of the tribal population of the state.

Tribal Leader Vishnu Deo Sai

He belongs to the Kanwar(or) Kawar tribe, a tribal community, predominantly located in Chhattisgarh & central India. The Kanwar tribe is designated as an ST category in the state.

In this article, we have covered the Complete Biography of Tribal Leader Vishnu Deo Sai, the History and Education of Vishnu Deo Sai, Contact Details, and many more.

Let’s dive right in.

Vishnu Deo Sai Biography

Here is a brief overview of the Biography of Vishnu Deo Sai:

Category	Details
Full Name	Vishnu Deo Sai
Born	21 February 1964 (Age: 59)
Birthplace	Bagiya, Madhya Pradesh (now in Chhattisgarh, India)
Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Spouse	Kaushalya Sai (married in 1991)
Children	3
Residence	Bagiya, Kunkuri
Education	Loyola Higher Secondary School, Kunkuri
Political Career Highlights	– Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh (from 13 December 2023)
	– President, BJP Chhattisgarh (2020-2022)
	– Member, Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly (from 3 December 2023)
	– Minister of State, Government of India (2014-2019)
	– Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (1999-2019)
Notable Positions Held	– President, BJP Chhattisgarh (2020-2022)
	– Union Minister of State for Mines, Steel (2014-2019)
Chief Ministerial Term	13 December 2023 – Present
First Tribal Chief Minister	Yes
Early Life	Born in Bagiya village to Ram Prasad Sai and Jashmani Devi, belonging to the Kanwar tribe.
Marriage	Married Kaushalya Devi in 1991
Political Initiation	Started political career in the village Bagia
Parliamentary Terms	– Member, Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1990-1998)
	– Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (1999-2019)

Early Life of Vishnu Deo Sai

Vishnu Deo Sai is the second tribal leader to hold the post of Chief Minister after Ajit Jogi &former union minister of steel, Mines, Labour, and Employment in 2014. He continued in the same Portfolio until 2019.

He began his political career in 1989, when was elected as a ‘panch’ of Bagia village panchayat. The next year became the sarpanch outstandingly.

The tribal politician served as the BJP’s Chhattisgarh chief from 2006 to 2010 and from January to August 2014. After the BJP lost power in the state in 2018, he was again taken responsibility for leading the party in Chhattisgarh in 2020.

Vishnu Deo Sai Political Career

Vishnu Deo Sai, a three-time head of the BJP’s Chhattisgarh unit, has demonstrated organizational prowess, earning trust from the central leadership. He ascended within the party ranks and became a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first Council of Ministers in 2014. Known for his closeness to former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh, Sai was first elected as an MLA in 1990 from Tapkara (Jashpur district) in Madhya Pradesh, securing the seat again in the 1993 assembly polls.

• Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1990-1998): He served two terms as a Member.
• Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (1999-2019): Represented the Raigarh constituency.
• Committees (Lok Sabha): He participated in committees such as Absence of Members, Food, Civil Supplies and Public Distribution, Agriculture, Information Technology, Water Resources, and Commerce.
• Union Minister of State, Government of India (2014-2019):
  • Minister of Steel (26 May 2014 – 30 May 2019)
  • Minister of Mines (26 May 2014 – 5 July 2016)
  • Minister of Labour & Employment (26 May 2014 – 9 November 2014)
• BJP Chhattisgarh Leadership:
  • President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Chhattisgarh (2 June 2020 – 9 August 2022)
  • Previous terms as BJP Chhattisgarh President: 21 January 2014 – 16 August 2014, 31 October 2006 – 11 May 2010.
• Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly (from 3 December 2023): Represents Kunkuri.
• Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh (from 13 December 2023): Became the 4th Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.

Vishnu Deo Sai Contact Details

The following is the Vishnu Deo Sai Contact Details:

Details	Contact Information
Mobile Number	9425251933
Office Telephone Numbers	0771-2331001, 0771-2221311, 2510793
Personal Email	saivishnudeocgbjp@gmail.com
Official Email	cmo-info@cg.gov.in
Vishnu Deo Sai Twitter	https://twitter.com/vishnudsai?lang=en
Address	VILLAGE BAGIYA, POST- BANDARCHUWAN, TAHSIL KANSABEL, DISTRICT-JASHPUR (C.G.)
Age	59 Years
Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Other Information	– Belongs to the Kanwar tribe
	– Married to Kaushalya Devi
	– Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree

Rise of Tribal Leader

When the Narendra modi government assumed power in May 2014,Vishnu Deo sai was rised as the union minister of state for steel,exposing his experience till 2019 and working with potentialities at the Country level.

In 1998,the Tribal Leader failed by contesting in the Assembly polls from the adjoining Pathalgaon seat. Later, he secured a seat in the 13th loksabha & continued to be re-elected in subsequent loksabha elections four-fold times in a row – 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014

Tribal Leader Vishnu Deo sai finds delight being in the RSS (Rashtriya swayamsevak sangh) ideological leader of BJP. His appearance to former CM Raman singh, a well known person in chhatisgarh politics, later strengthens his position within the party.The Tribal Leader proved that the Nothing is impossible if we work Hard at certain time we get succeed in One Day Despite of his Tribe, caste.

Becoming CM of Chhattisgarh: Vishnu Deo Sai

In the recent Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections, Vishnu Deo Sai secured victory from the kunkuri Tribal seat with 87,000+ votes.with this appointment as the chief ministerial candidate,the BJP party aims to take advantage on the Major population of the tribal votes in state for the upcoming 2024 general elections.The BJP Party with 54 seats emerged as victorious while opposition from (congress party)secured only 35 seats.so Vishnu Deo sai leadership is excepted to play a major role in party strategy and campaigns leading to succeed in assembly elections so BJP focused to make CM of the state.

FAQs on Vishnu Deo Sai

Who is Vishnu Deo Sai ?

Vishnu Deo Sai is a second Tribal leader and former union minister of state for steel.He is the elected as 4th Chief Minister of chattisgarh.He served as the president of chhatisgarh unit of the BJP for three times from 2006 to 2010, then for a brief time in 2014 and again from 2020 to 2022.and elected as four-folded term member of parliament.

Who is the new tribal CM of Chhattisgarh?

In the chattisgarh legislative assembly elections, Vishnu Deo Sai secured victory from the kunkuri Tribal seat with 87,000+ votes.

Why Vishnu Deo Sai emerged as CM of the chhatisgarh state?

As with the political strategies and potentialities implemented by Vishnu Deo Sai in the chhatisgarh state in recent elections BJP party got the 54 seats.Tribal leader Deo sai ideologies given back more gain of the votes for the BJP party.In view of 2024 general elections, BJP party leaders concluded with meeting to make CM of the state.

Vishnu Deo Sai belongs to the which tribe ?

Vishnu Deo Sai belongs to the Kanwar (or)Kawar tribe, a tribal community, primarily located in Chhattisgarh & central India. The Kanwar tribe is designated as a ST category in the state.

Is Chhattisgarh a tribal state?

Chhattisgarh is not classified as a tribal state, but it does have a significant tribal population and a rich tribal cultural heritage.

Which is the largest tribe in Chhattisgrah a tribal state?

In Chhattisgarh, the Gond tribe is one of the largest tribal communities. The Gond tribe is among the most prominent and numerous tribal groups in the state. They have a rich cultural heritage and a significant presence in Chhattisgarh, contributing to the diversity of the state’s tribal population.