Political Scenario ( Rajasthan )

The Integration of Rajasthan took place in phases. In the first phase, Matsya Union was the first State to be formed in Rajasthan with the integration of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli. In the second phase, Rajasthan as a Union consisting of nine states—Kota, Tonk, Bundi, Jhalawar, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Banswara, Kishangarh, Shahpura—and two Chiefships of Lawa and Kushalgarh was inaugurated. This union was joined by Udaipur. In the third phase, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer also joined the Union of State. Jaipur was made as the capital. In the fourth phase, the four rulers of the Matsya Union, viz., Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli merged into Greater Rajasthan. In the fifth phase of formation of Rajasthan, major part of Sirohi merged in Rajasthan while Abu remained in Bombay. In the sixth phase, following the implementation of the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission, Abu taluka was also merged with Rajasthan. Similarly, Ajmer-Merwara, which was a British Province before Independence and retained as Part C State after promulgation of the Constitution, was also merged with Rajasthan. This completed the process and stages of formation of present Rajasthan.

Maharaja Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur became the Rajpramukh on 30th March 1949 AD. The first General Elections were held in 1952 AD, and since then there is an elected Chief Minister. On the basis of the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission, the institution of Rajpramukh was abolished vide 7th constitutional amendment with effect from 1st November 1956 AD. Shri Gurumukh Nihal Singh was appointed as the first Governor of Rajasthan on 25th October 1956 AD.

Presently, Sh. Kalraj Mishra is the Governor of Rajasthan. He assumed the office of the Governor on 9th September, 2019.

In August 1947, at the time of Independence, Rajasthan included 19 princely states and 3 thikanas (chiefships) of Neemrana, Lava, and Kushalgarh.

In August 1947, at the time of Independence, Rajasthan included 19 princely states and 3 thikanas (chiefships) of Neemrana, Lava, and Kushalgarh.

In August 1947, at the time of Independence, Rajasthan included 19 princely states and 3 thikanas (chiefships) of Neemrana, Lava, and Kushalgarh.

In Rajasthan, Tehsildar is appointed by the Board of Revenue. The posts of Naib Tehsildar are filled 50 percent by promotion from Inspector Cadre. For direct recruitment, selection is done by organizing a competitive examination by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission.

Before the appointment of Kalyan Singh (present governor) as the Governor of Rajasthan, Ram Naik was the acting Governor of Rajasthan. Mr. Ram Naik served as the acting Governor of Rajasthan from 8 August, 2014 to 3 September 2014. Currently, Kalraj Mishra is governor of Rajasthan since September 2019.

In order to enable and strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions, the Government of Rajasthan notified District heads as the chairman of District Rural Development Tribunals on 26 January, 1999.

Rajasthan Federation was formed on 25 March, 1948. The states of Bundi, Dungarpur, Jhalawar, Kishangarh, Shahpura, Pratapgarh, Tonk, Baswada, Kushalgarh etc. were merged in the federation. Kota was made the capital of this federation and Maharao of Kota was made the head of the federation (Rajpramukh) Maharaj of Dungarpur was made the deputy head of the federation and Gokul Lal Asava became the Chief Minister of United Rajasthan.

18 States of United Rajasthan merged with Princely State Sirohi except Abu and Delwara.