Annapurna Devi started her journey as a housewife. A woman who never thought about politics entered politics after her husband died in 1998. Starting from the basics, she won the trust of the Koderma district people and the rest of the Jharkhand. She is still among the most loved representatives in Jharkhand. Struggling for a decade, she worked hard to bring several changes, especially for the betterment of the rescued children. Joining BJP was the biggest turning point in her life. Let us find out how.
Who Is New Cabinet Minister Annapurna Devi?
Annapurna Devi was born on 2 February 1970 in Dumka, Jharkhand. Her family belonged to Bengali culture. Thus, she grew up speaking Bengali and exploring Bengali rituals. Annapurna was good in her studies. She completed her higher education at Ranchi University. Devi is a post-graduate by qualifications. After completing her education, she married Ramesh Yadav, RJD Legislator. He was a crucial part of the Rashtriya Janata Dal party that had its influence in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Kerala. However, he passed away in 1998, leading his wife, Annapurna enter the party in his place.
Annapurna Devi Age
Annapurna was born in 1970. She is 54 years old and will turn 55 by the end of this financial year.
Annapurna Devi’s Success Journey From Homemaker to Cabinet Minister
Annapurna Devi started her political journey in 1998. At the start of her journey, she had some face value in her district Koderma because of her husband’s political presence. She stood in elections for the first time in 2000 for Koderma Assembly polls. Bihar and Jharkhand were one at that time. She won the elections every time getting support from the RJD party and the Koderma people.
Thus, she used to win the Koderma Lok Sabha seat every time she contested till 2009. After four consecutive wins, she gets a minister role in Jharkhand in the RJD party. In the coming year of 2014, she also got the role of Jharkhand RJD chief. She worked for different causes including child rescue. Her major focus was on reuniting these rescued kids with their parents. Annapurna has always been close to the children.
She has actively contributed to the skill development of the state. 2019 was a turning point in her life. She decided to join the BJP and directly stood for Lok Sabha elections as a BJP candidate. It was her biggest win against Babulal Marandi of Jharkhand Vikas Morcha with 4.55 Lakh votes in her name. She became the Union Minister of State for Education in 2021 under the Modi government. In 2024, She is now Cabinet Minister in the Modi Government 3.0.
Annapurna Devi biography shows her struggles and ups and downs in life. Annapurna took oath as the Cabinet minister in Sunday’s ceremony on 9 June 2024. She is representing the OBC community nationwide. Jharkhand’s population has 45% of OBCs all in her support. She is among the seven women who are part of the members of the council in 2024. Apart from that, she is among those two significant women who became cabinet ministers apart from Sitharaman under Modi Government 3.0.
| Year | Annapurna Devi Achievements |
| 2000 | won Assembly Elections seat as RJD’s nominee |
| 2004 | won Assembly Elections seat as RJD’s nominee |
| 2005 | won Assembly Elections seat as RJD’s nominee |
| 2009 | won Assembly Elections seat as RJD’s nominee |
| 2012 | Minister in Jharkhand government |
| 2014 | Jharkhand RJD’s Chief |
| 2019 | Entered BJP and defeated Babulal Marandi of Jharkhand Vikas Morcha by 4.55 Lakh Votes |
| 2021 | Union Minister of State for Education under Modi government |
| 2024 | Cabinet Minister under Modi government |
