Vishnu Deo Sai
Vishnu Deo Sai | |
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swearing ceremony, 2023 | |
| 4th Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh | |
| Assumed office 13 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Biswabhusan Harichandan Ramen Deka |
| Deputy | Arun Sao Vijay Sharma |
| Preceded by | Bhupesh Baghel |
| Member of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 3 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | U.D. Minj |
| Constituency | Kunkuri |
| President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Chhattisgarh | |
| In office 2 June 2020 – 9 August 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Vikram Usendi |
| Succeeded by | Arun Sao |
| In office 21 January 2014 – 16 August 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Ram Sewak Paikra |
| Succeeded by | Dharamlal Kaushik |
| In office 31 October 2006 – 11 May 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Shiv Pratap Singh |
| Succeeded by | Ram Sewak Paikra |
| Minister of State Government of India | |
| In office 26 May 2014 – 30 May 2019 | |
Ministry | Term |
| Minister of Steel | 26 May 2014 – 30 May 2019 |
| Minister of Mines | 26 May 2014 – 5 July 2016 |
| Minister of Labour & Employment | 26 May 2014 – 9 November 2014 |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1999–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ajit Jogi |
| Succeeded by | Gomtee Sai |
| Constituency | Raigarh |
| Member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1990–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Nand Kumar Sai |
| Succeeded by | Nand Kumar Sai |
| Constituency | Tapkara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 February 1964 Bagiya, Madhya Pradesh (now in Chhattisgarh, India) |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse |
Kaushalya Sai (m. 1991) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Bagiya, Kunkuri |
| Education | Loyola Higher Secondary School, Kunkuri |
Vishnu Deo Sai (born 21 February 1964) is an Indian politician currently serving as the 4th Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He is the first senior tribal leader in Central India. Sai is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He currently represents Kunkuri in Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.
He officially became Chhattisgarh's second tribal Chief Minister after taking oath on 13 December, 2023.
Sai is known for his decisive approach to addressing public welfare issues. His dedication extends beyond Chhattisgarh, as he has actively engaged with tribal concerns in states including Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, and Maharashtra.