Kunwar Vijay Shah

Politician

Indian Makrai, District Harad, Madhya Pradesh

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ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/11/1962
Age63 years
BirthplaceMakrai, District Harad, Madhya Pradesh

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Profession(s)
  • Politician
  • Agriculturist
  • Businessman
Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party
ReligionHinduism
CasteScheduled Caste
College/UniversityDevi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Educational QualificationM.A. in History from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore (1986)
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherDevi Shah
MotherSita Rani Rana
SiblingsBrother - Ajay Shah (politician)
SpouseBhawna Kushwaha
ChildrenSon - Divyaditya Shah

Career

OverviewKunwar Vijay Shah has had a prominent political career, initially elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Madhya Pradesh in 1990, and securing repeated re-elections from the Harsud constituency in subsequent years. His career includes significant roles such as the School Education Minister and Forest Minister during different terms of Shivraj Singh Chouhan's government. Known for his political influence, particularly among tribal voters, he has been a key figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Controversies
  • In 2013, he resigned from the state Cabinet over alleged sexist remarks.
  • In 2022, he faced backlash after insulting past Indian prime ministers.
  • In 2024, allegations arose regarding a video of him hosting a party in a protected forest area.
  • In 2025, his remarks regarding a military operation attracted criticism.
Recent ElectionsIn 2023, Kunwar Vijay Shah successfully contested the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election from Harsud, defeating his opponent by a significant margin.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kunwarvijayshahbjp/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/KunwarVijayShahBJP/
Twitterhttps://x.com/krvijayshah

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He has continually won elections from the Harsud constituency since his first victory in 1990.
2. He charged a nominal fee for selfies with constituents, inspired by Princess Anne's practices.
3. He implemented a policy mandating students respond with 'Jai Hind' during roll calls.
4. His comments during political events have often sparked controversy and debate.
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