First Raman Singh ministry | |
|---|---|
| 2rd Cabinet of Chhattisgarh | |
 | |
| Date formed | 7 December 2003 |
| Date dissolved | 12 December 2008 |
| People and organisations | |
| Governor of Chhattisgarh | Ram Naresh Yadav |
| Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh | Raman Singh |
| Member party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Status in legislature | Majority government |
| Opposition party | INC |
| Opposition leader | Mahendra Karma |
| History | |
| Election | 2003 Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly election |
| Legislature term | 2003–2008 |
| Predecessor | Jogi ministry |
| Successor | Second Raman Singh ministry |
The First Raman Singh ministry was the first council of ministers headed by Raman Singh as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. It was formed on 7 December 2003 following the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2003 Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly election. The ministry remained in office until 12 December 2008.
Background
[edit]The 2003 Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly election resulted in a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party, which won 50 out of 90 seats in the Assembly.[1] Following the defeat of the incumbent Indian National Congress government led by Ajit Jogi, Raman Singh was elected leader of the BJP legislature party and appointed Chief Minister.
Formation
[edit]Raman Singh was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh on 7 December 2003 at Raipur. The oath of office was administered by the Governor Ram Naresh Yadav.[2]
Tenure
[edit]The First Raman Singh ministry governed the state from 2003 to 2008. During its tenure, the government focused on public distribution system reforms, rural electrification and infrastructure development.[3]
Council of Ministers
[edit]Cabinet Ministers
[edit]| Minister | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Raman Singh | Home, General Administration, Public Relations |
| Ajay Chandrakar | Public Health Engineering |
| Amar Agrawal | Health and Family Welfare |
| Brijmohan Agrawal | Urban Administration and Development |
| Ganeshram Bhagat | Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection |
| Hemchand Yadav | Commercial Tax |
| Megharam Sahu | Cooperative |
| Nankiram Kanwar | Forest and Environment |
| Ram Vichar Netam | Tribal Welfare |
| Vikram Usendi | School Education |
Ministers of State
[edit]| Minister | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Kedar Kashyap | Backward Classes Welfare |
| Krishna Murty Bandhi | Higher Education |
| Mahesh Baghel | Labour |
| Poonam Chandrakar | Women and Child Development |
| Rajesh Munat | Public Works (State) |
| Rajendra Pal Singh Bhatia | Housing |
| Renuka Singh | Scheduled Tribes Development |
| Satyanand Rathia | Panchayat and Rural Development |
Tenure
[edit]The First Raman Singh ministry governed the state from 2003 to 2008. During its tenure, the government focused on public distribution system reforms, rural electrification and infrastructure development.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 2003 to the Legislative Assembly of Chhattisgarh". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ "Raman Singh sworn in as Chhattisgarh Chief Minister". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ "Chhattisgarh government reforms under Raman Singh". The Indian Express. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ "Chhattisgarh government reforms under Raman Singh". Indian Express. Retrieved 28 January 2026.