Soon after Bhajanlal Sharma was named as the new chief minister of Rajasthan, he said that his government would take forward the development works of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"I would like to assure you that all the MLAs of Rajasthan will definitely meet the expectations that the people have with us, with the BJP. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, we will ensure holistic development of Rajasthan in all areas," the chief minister said.

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Meanwhile, Rajasthan BJP leader Dr Kirodi Lal Meena said that he is very happy and the name was proposed by Vasundhara Raje.

"I am very happy. He will take the state ahead. His name was proposed by Vasundhara ji and I forwarded the name. I am not in line for a ministerial post," he said.

Earlier today, BJP central observer for Rajasthan, Rajnath Singh said that Bhajanlal Sharma has been elected as the leader of the Rajasthan BJP Legislature Party.

"Bhajanlal Sharma has been elected as the leader of the Rajasthan BJP Legislature Party. There will be two Deputy CMs- Diya Singh and Dr Prem Chand Bairwa. Vasudev Devnani to be the Speaker," Singh said.

First-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma secured victory from the Sanganer constituency with a margin of 48,081 votes.

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"Bhajanlal Sharma has been elected as the leader of the Rajasthan BJP Legislature Party. There will be two Deputy CMs- Diya Singh and Dr Prem Chand Bairwa. Vasudev Devnani to be the Speaker," Singh added.

(With ANI inputs)