First-time BJP MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma to be new Rajasthan CM

First-time BJP MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma to be new Rajasthan CM

The BJP on Tuesday picked first-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as Rajasthan's new chief minister, ending days of speculation that followed its victory in the assembly polls.

The surprise choice was announced after BJP MLAs met here and elected the 56-year-old legislator from Sanganer as the leader of its legislature party.

Sharma, a Brahmin face, is at present a Rajasthan BJP general secretary.