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Dalit Dignitories

Ajit Pramod Kumar Jogi Ajit Pramod Kumar Jogi (29 April 1946 – 29 May 2020) was an Indian politician, former bureaucrat, and the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh (from 9 November 2000 to 6 December 2003). He was a key figure in Chhattisgarh's politics for over two decades, known for his articulate style, bureaucratic background, and role in shaping the newly formed state after its separation from Madhya Pradesh in 2000. Early Life and Education Born on  29 April 1946  in  Gaurela  (now in Gaurella-Pendra-Marwahi district), Chhattisgarh (then part of Madhya Pradesh), to a modest Christian family. His father,  Kashi Prasad Jogi , was a school teacher, and his mother was  Kanti Mani . Overcame financial hardships and completed his schooling in the region. Earned a  gold medal in B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)  from the Maulana Azad College of Technology (now Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology), Bhopal. Later obtained a  Bachel...