establishing and expanding the early footprints of Bharatiya Janata Party in Bhopal constituency and Madhya Pradesh. He had left his home constituency and moved to different constituencies in order to expand the party's reach and establish a strong cadre. He was Minister of Revenue, Cooperative, Agriculture and Irrigation during his time at Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in various terms. In 2004 he was elected as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. While Sharma was a sitting member of parliament he succumbed to his cardiac arrest in 2008. Narendra Singh Tomar was then nominated on the vacant seat thereafter. Positions held Sharma contested from various seats of Bhopal and built a stronghold in the city during the initial days of Bharatiya Janata Party. He also held many portfolios during his tenure of Cabinet Minister. 1967-1972 MLA from Berasia, Bhopal 1972-1977 MLA from Huzur, Bhopal 1977-1980 MLA from Govindpura, Bhopal 1980-1985 MLA from Berasia, Bhopal 1985-1990 MLA from Berasia, Bhopal 1990-1993 MLA from Berasia, Bhopal 1993-1998 MLA from Berasia, Bhopal 2004-2006 Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Madhya Pradesh References External links Profile on Rajya Sabha website 1933 births Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha members from Madhya Pradesh 2008 deaths Madhya Pradesh MLAs 1967–1972 State cabinet ministers of Madhya Pradesh Janata Party politicians Bharatiya Jana Sangh politicians