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Harish Rawat

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  • Born 27 April 1948
  • Age 76
  • Birth Place Almora, United Provinces, India, (now In, Uttarakhand, India, )
  • Profession Politician
  • Political Party Indian National Congress
  • In Office 7th Chief Minister Of Uttarakhand 11 May 2016 - 18 March 2017, Union Minister Of Water Resources 30 October 2012 - 31 January 2014, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 2009-2014, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 2002-2008

Harish Rawat BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 05 Jan 2025
Harish Singh Rawat: A Veteran Congress Leader Born April 27, 1948, Harish Singh Rawat is a prominent figure in Indian politics, having served as Uttarakhand's Chief Minister from 2014 to 2017. A five-time Member of Parliament, his long career within the Indian National Congress showcases significant...

Harish Rawat PERSONAL LIFE

Father Rajendra Singh Rawat
Spouse Renuka Rawat
Education Bachelor of Arts, L.L.B.

POSITIONS HELD BY Harish Rawat

Position Tenure
Member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly N/A
Member of the 15th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 9th Lok Sabha 2 December 1989 - 13 March 1991
Member of the 7th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 8th Lok Sabha N/A
Minister of Water Resources 30 October 2012 - 31 January 2014
Member of Rajya Sabha 2002 - 2008
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand 1 February 2014 - 27 March 2016
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand 21 April 2016 - 22 April 2016
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand 11 May 2016 - 18 March 2017

HARISH RAWAT NEWS

Harish Rawat: 'Paper chor, gaddi chhor is Cong slogan. Paper leak, like vote chori, plays with lives of youths'

September 30, 2025 5:08 pm

“Breaking people's confidence, whether through vote deletions or exam rigging, must be opposed... youth leaders (of Uttarakhand's anti-paper stir) should join us for the larger cause of ousting BJP govt,” says ex-CM

Watch: Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat makes tikkis, fries samosas at chaat shop for son's Lok Sabha campaign

April 16, 2024 6:35 pm

The video also shows Congress leader Harish Rawat lifting a huge frying ladle of jalebis and offering it to the surrounding crowd.

Ex-CM Rawat takes a dig at ‘friends in CBI’ for serving him summons at hospital

October 28, 2023 4:33 am

In the notice, the CBI said that in pursuance of the order dated July 17 passed by the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption (CBI), Dehradun, Rawat is directed to appear at its New Delhi office on November 6 to give his voice samples.

Ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat suffers 'mild tremors' after car collides with divider

October 25, 2023 10:14 am

"The doctors said everything was fine", the leader wrote in a post on X.

Harish Rawat gets CBI notice in 2016 sting video case

July 01, 2023 2:04 am

Former CM asked to appear before a CBI court on July 4

Harish Rawat interview: ‘In Uttarakhand, almost 18,000 lost jobs since BJP came to power … How will you give reservation (to Agniveers) beyond 50 per cent?’

July 04, 2022 1:06 pm

Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat blames Congress’s poor decision-making for Assembly polls debacle, says last-minute move to field him from Lalkuan led to his defeat.

Down and out after poll loss, Uttarakhand Congress yet to name Leader of Opposition, PCC chief

April 06, 2022 8:11 pm

Sources blame the indecision on the state unit being demoralised after the elections, with the defeat further exposing different factions and lobby groups within the party.

Will quit politics if proven I gave statement on setting up Muslim varsity in U'khand: Harish Rawat

March 28, 2022 8:45 pm

The assembly elections were held on February 14 and the BJP recorded a big victory for a second consecutive term by winning 47 out of the 70 seats in the state.

Uttarakhand: Accused of selling party tickets after poll drubbing, Harish Rawat suggests Congress should expel him

March 15, 2022 10:40 pm

Referring to himself in the third person, Rawat tweeted: “Congress should end the evil of Harish Rawat in the Holika Dehan.”

Uttarakhand Assembly elections 2022 results: In CM Dhami, Rawat’s defeat, a tradition lives on

March 11, 2022 7:44 am

No sitting chief minister in the state could ever defend his own seat, and the last five chief ministers have been on a political slide after vacating the chair.

HARISH RAWAT VIDEOS

Calling Rahul a 'traitor' reflects BJP's ideology: Congress

February 18, 2016 8:14 am

Dehradun, New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Lashing out on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kailash Choudhary for calling Rahul Gandhi a 'traitor', Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Thursday said anyone who express his views against BJP's ideology and protest against it is 'traitor' for them. Echoing similar sentiments, Congress leader Shobha Oza said the BJP MLA's statement reflects the ideology of entire BJP and RSS, which intends to suppress everyone who stands against them.

Ardh Kumbh Mela starts in Haridwar

January 12, 2016 9:38 am

Haridwar, Jan 12 (ANI): The Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016 started on Tuesday at Haridwar’s ‘Har ki Pauri’ ghat. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat also offered prayers. The observance of Maha Kumbh Mela has achieved international popularity as 'The biggest act of faith'. Millions of pilgrims come to participate in the holy event of Maha Kumbh with tremendous faith. The pilgrims come from all walks of life, with a belief that their sins will be washed off in the holy waters of the sacred river Ganges if they take a dip during the Kumbh. The Ardh Kumbh Mela will take place in the holy city of Haridwar from January 2016 to April 2016.

Kedarnath Disaster Relief Scam, investigations to reveal status quo: Harish Rawat

January 08, 2016 11:56 am

Dehradun, Jan 08 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Friday said that investigations could be carried on regarding the Kedarnath Disaster Relief Scam. He stated that 3.5 crore had been already spent on a single village. He added that Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigated the matter only after an FIR was lodged. The people were otherwise alleging that they did not have any evidences to prove the criminality. He said it was a conspiracy to defame the state.

CM Harish Rawat on Niti Aayog

January 19, 2015 9:44 am

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