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Dr Harsh Vardhan
Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)
DOB
13 Dec 1954
Age
70 years
birth palce
Delhi
profession
Otorhinolaryngologist, Politician
Dr Harsh Vardhan biography
Dr. Harsh Vardhan has been a prominent political leader who is affiliated with Bhartiya Janata Party. He is the incumbent Member of Parliament from Delhi’s Chandni Chowk constituency but just ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the senior leader announced retirement from active politics as he was denied ticket by the BJP.
He was born on December 13, 1954, in Delhi to Om Prakash Goel and Sneh Lata Goel. He has served in various capacities in the government, including as the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Minister of Science and Technology, and Minister of Earth Sciences in the Narendra Modi-led government.
He is a qualified ENT surgeon. He completed his medical studies at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His medical background has significantly influenced his political career, especially in his roles related to public health.
He began his political journey with the BJP in the late 1980s. He first gained prominence in 1993 when he was elected as a member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly from the Krishna Nagar constituency. He has since been re-elected from the same constituency multiple times, showcasing his popularity and solid political base in Delhi.
In 2014, Dr. Harsh Vardhan was elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, from the Chandni Chowk constituency in Delhi. Following this, he was appointed as the Minister of Health and Family Welfare in the central government. He went on to retain his Lok Sabha seat during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
One of the significant highlights of his political career was his tenure as the Health Minister of Delhi in the mid-1990s. During this period, he launched the Pulse Polio Programme, which was a pioneering initiative aimed at eradicating polio from India. The success of this program earned him national and international acclaim and is considered one of his significant contributions to public health in India.
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Dr Harsh Vardhan personal life
Father
Late Om Prakash Goel
Mother
Late Sneh Lata
Spouse
Nutan Goel
Education
M.B.B.S, M.S. (ENT)
DR HARSH VARDHAN NEWS
The status quo is untenable
March 20, 2022 9:49 am
In the five state elections, the vast majority of voters desired ‘development’ but voted for the status quo. Welfarism is useful, but is no substitute for real and durable development.
Congress: Harsh Vardhan exit admission of Covid failure, PM should quit
July 08, 2021 3:10 am
The opposition party, which had been demanding Vardhan's resignation, said he has been made the fall guy.
Cabinet expansion: 12 ministers, including Harsh Vardhan, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Javadekar resign
July 07, 2021 7:54 pm
Here is the full list of ministers who resigned ahead of the Union cabinet reshuffle.
Delhi: BJP MPs Tiwari, Gambhir meet Harsh Vardhan, demand AIIMS-like hospital in Trans Yamuna
July 03, 2021 8:30 am
The MPs said that the people of the area and several cities in the bordering state of Uttar Pradesh are looking towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s AIIMS expansion programme with an optimistic eye.
July has come, vaccines haven't, says Rahul Gandhi; faces backlash from Union ministers
July 02, 2021 11:37 am
While Piyush Goyal asked him to not play "petty politics", Dr Harsh Vardhan accused him of "making irresponsible statements".
Hardeep Puri targets Delhi government over vaccination pace, it hits back: Where are the doses?
June 23, 2021 9:28 am
Delhi government officials said that the Centre’s allusion that Delhi is going slow on vaccination is negated by numbers.
Manmohan Singh's condition stable, best possible care being provided: Dr Harsh Vardhan
April 20, 2021 10:13 am
Manmohan Singh was admitted to the trauma centre at AIIMS on Monday, where he tested positive for the virus.
Uddhav says called PM, told busy in Bengal; Goyal hits back
April 18, 2021 7:20 am
Later Saturday, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said he had spoken to Thackeray and reassured him that his concerns are being addressed.
Group of Ministers takes stock of vaccine plan: ‘9.4 cr doses administered’
April 10, 2021 3:49 am
A detailed presentation on the status of Covid-19 in the top 11 high-burden states in the country was made during the meeting.
Maharashtra COVID-19 situation 'grim', Centre has assured help: Sharad Pawar
April 08, 2021 1:32 pm
In a live address on Facebook, Pawar, whose party shares power in Maharashtra with the Shiv Sena and Congress, said he spoke to Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday and the latter assured to support Maharashtra and other states to tackle the situation.
DR HARSH VARDHAN PHOTOS
India prepares for the world's largest vaccination drive against Covid-19
January 02, 2021 4:48 pm
Political leaders attend Shahnawaz Hussain and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's Eid celebration
June 09, 2019 6:38 am
BJP leaders and Union Ministers Shahnawaaz Hussain and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi hosted Eid celebration programme at their respective residences in New Delhi. Their celebrations were attended by their fellow BJP leaders as well as leaders from other parties.
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