Meet Jeevardhan Chauhan, the 'chaiwala', who is BJP's official candidate for post of Raigarh Mayor
Jeevardhan Chauhan, a tea seller, as its official candidate for the post of Mayor. Chauhan has been a member of the BJP since 1996 and has worked as a grassroots worker for three decades.
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«I couldn't believe it when I got the information that a tea seller was named as a candidate for Raigarh Mayor. I have been associated with Sangh for a long time. I am unable to control my happiness. I express my gratitude towards Sangh. BJP and MLA OP Chaudhary, who has given this chance to a poor person like me,» Chauhan told ANI.
Who is Jeevardhan Chauhan?
Born on January 6, 1979, Chauhan, the son of the late Kishori Lal Chauhan, began his career selling tea and paan on a cart near Mal Dhakka. He has been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), where he imbibed the values of serving society.
Chauhan joined the BJP under the guidance of former district president Umesh Agarwal. Over the years, he steadily rose through the ranks, holding various key positions while continuing his occupation as a 'Chai Wala.'
After joining the party, he was appointed Ward President in 1998 and later became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) city executive in 2004. In 2005, he took on the role of city minister, followed by his appointment as Vice President of the BJYM city unit. By 2008, he had advanced to
