Jaibhan Singh Pawaiya, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member, has been designated as a Minister in the Madhya Pradesh State Finance Commission. The 70-year-old leader, known for his involvement in the Ayodhya Ram temple movement, will receive the same salary, allowances, and privileges as a state Minister as per an official order by the General Administration Department. Pawaiya, hailing from Gwalior, has been appointed as the Chairman of the sixth Madhya Pradesh State Finance Commission.
Pawaiya’s appointment follows his acquittal, along with 31 others, by a Special CBI Court in Lucknow in connection with the Babri mosque demolition case. He is a former Bajrang Dal President and currently serves as the BJP’s Co-Incharge for Maharashtra. His term in office will extend until October 31, 2026. Previously, Pawaiya represented the Gwalior Lok Sabha constituency in 1999 and also served as the Higher Education Minister in the Madhya Pradesh government from June 2016 to December 2018.
Pradhuman Singh Tomar, a close associate of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, is currently the Energy Minister in the Madhya Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. The State Finance Commission has also appointed retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer K.K. Singh and Virendra Kumar as members. The Commission, tasked with evaluating the financial status of local bodies, will play a vital role in recommending tax distribution and enhancing financial autonomy at the local level, focusing on local development projects and essential services delivery.
