Manna Lal Rawat
Manna Lal Rawat is an Indian politician, academic, and social activist from Udaipur, Rajasthan. He was elected as a member of parliament from the Udaipur Lok Sabha constituency in 2024. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Early life and education
Manna Lal Rawat was born on 7 January 1972 in Chiklad, Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, to Gautam Lal and Jumali Bai. Rawat holds a PhD in Tribal issues from Mohanlal Sukhadia University in Udaipur.Career
In June 2024, Rawat won the election to represent the constituency of Udaipur Lok Sabha over Congress party rival, Taarachand Meena.Rawat is a member of the Committee on Coal, Mines, and Steel, contributing to policy discussions on India's mining and steel industries. He is also member of advisory committee and Hindi Advisory Committee. Before entering politics, he was actively involved in academic and social work, focusing on tribal development and cultural preservation.
Social and cultural contributions
Rawat has been actively involved in several social and cultural initiatives:- National Group Member in the delisting movement at the Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.
- Director of the TEER Foundation, Nashik.
- Founding member of the Tribal Research and Knowledge Centre, New Delhi.
Publications
Rawat has authored and contributed to several books and collections:Lokniti aur JanjatiyanJanjatiya HunkaarAadivasi Samaaj, Sanskriti aur Sahitya Prikriti ke Swar- ''Atal Namo Path - 2024''