3 Sept. 2017 onwards Union Cabinet Minister Drinking Water and Sanitation
About Uma Bharti
Uma Bharti is an Indian politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Uma Bharti is known for her stringent religious beliefs and is popular as the 'sanyasin' politician. She played a key role in the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement of Ayodhya. Presently, she is the Union Minister for Water Resources & Ganga Rejuvenation.
Personal background of Uma Bharti
Uma Bharti was born on May 3, 1959 in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh to a religious Lodhi family of peasants. She has attended school up to sixth standard. She is unmarried. Some of her published writings are:
Swami Vivekananda in 1972
Peace of Mind in Africa in 1978
Manav Ek Bhakti ka Naata in 1983
Political activities and achievements
1984: Contested Lok Sabha elections for the first time at the age of 25
1989, 1991, 1996 and 1998: Won in the Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency
1999: Won the Bhopal Lok Sabha seat
2003: Won the 2003 Madhya Pradesh assembly elections with 75% majority
2004: Suspended from the BJP following a public argument with senior BJP leader L.K. Advani
2006: Established her own party, Bharatiya Janshakti Party
2005: Her suspension was overturned. Appointed as a member of the national executive of the BJP.
August 2004: She resigned from the post of Chief Minister. An arrest warrant was issued against her in connection with the Hubli riot case of 1994.
July 25, 2007: Bharti began a weekdays fast protesting against the Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project, saying that the bridge must be saved.
November 2011: Uma Bharti opposed Walmart when the Government of India had decided to allow FDI in retail.
Played a significant role in the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement, popularizing the slogan, Ram lala Hum Aayenge, Mandir Wahin Banayenge meaning "Dear Ram we will come, and build temple at the place".