Bhairavlal Kala Badal

Bhairav Lal Meena, popularly known as Kala Badal, was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, poet, politician and folk hero who belonged to the Meena tribe. He has been a member of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and the Minister of State for Ayurveda in the Government of Rajasthan.

Early life Kala Badal was born in Tumra village of Baran district. He was born in the Meena tribe to Kaluram Meena and Dhanni Bai Meena. He has studied till middle school.

Political career Kala Badal started his political career by becoming a Zila Parishad member and in the same year he became the Deputy Chief of Jhalawar Zila Parishad. He got the post of Ayurveda (Independent Charge), Local Self Government and Town Planning in the government of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.

Positions held Year Position 1951–57 Member, First Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Khanpur 1957–62 Member, Second Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Aklera 1962-67 Member, Third Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Aklera 1972-77 Member, Fifth Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Aklera 1977-80 Member, Sixth Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Khanpur