Malini Laxmansingh Gaur is an Indian politician serving as the mayor of Indore. She is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. She became mayor in February 2015 by defeating her nearest rival Archana Jaiswal of Indian National Congress by 2.8 lakh votes. Consequently, she became only the second woman to do so after Umashashi Sharma.[1] Her husband Laxman Singh Gaur, was the former higher education minister of Madhya Pradesh who died in a car accident near Dewas in February 2008.[2][3]
Malini Gaur | |
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| Member of Legislative Assembly, Madhya Pradesh | |
| Assumed office December 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Laxman Singh Gaur |
| Constituency | Indore-4 |
| Mayor of Indore | |
| In office February 2015 – 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Krishna Murari Moghe |
| Succeeded by | Pushyamitra Bhargav |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | |
| Residence | Indore |
| Education | Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya |
| Profession | Politician |
References
edit- ^ Jha, Bagish (4 February 2015). "Malini Gaud becomes second woman mayor of Indore". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ^ "Madhya Pradesh minister dies in road mishap". The Times of India. 11 February 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ^ "Indore mayor announces new departments, hands over charge". Hindustan Times. 15 March 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
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