Ajit Jogi

Ajit Jogi (1946–2020) was an Indian politician, bureaucrat, and the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. A former IAS officer turned politician, Jogi played a key role in shaping the identity of the

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Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi passes away at the age of 74

Amit Jogi said that his father's last rites will take place in his birthplace – Gaurella town in Chhattisgarh – tomorrow.

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FAQ

1. When did Ajit Jogi serve as Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh?

He served as the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh from November 2000 to December 2003.

2. Was Ajit Jogi a bureaucrat before entering politics?

Yes, Jogi was a former IAS officer, known for his administrative work before joining active politics in the 1980s.

3. What is the Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (JCC)?

JCC is a regional party founded by Ajit Jogi in 2016 after his exit from the Congress. It aimed to offer a third front in state politics.

4. What were some controversies associated with Ajit Jogi?

The most significant was the caste certificate controversy, where his Scheduled Tribe status was questioned and later invalidated.

5. When did Ajit Jogi die, and what was the cause?

He died on May 29, 2020, due to cardiac arrest, after being in a coma for nearly three weeks following a choking incident.