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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

Delhi confidential: Back in favour

May 24, 2016 2:48 am

Having won the floor test, Harish Rawat now has a crowd behind him, even when he faces CBI summons.

Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat asked to appear before CBI on May 24

May 23, 2016 1:47 am

CBI had registered a Preliminary Enquiry (PE) on April 29 to probe the "sting operation" purportedly showing Rawat offering bribes to rebel Congress lawmakers to support him during a floor test in the Uttarakhand Assembly.

Harish Rawat visits injured BJP MP, assures stringent action against guilty

May 21, 2016 1:00 pm

"People’s rights should be recognised and nobody can be stopped from going to a temple as God belongs to all,” Rawat told the media in Dehradun before meeting Vijay.

Sting CD: CBI rejects Rawat govt notice withdrawing probe

May 19, 2016 12:56 am

The case was handed over to the CBI when President’s Rule was imposed in the state.

CM Rawat meets Sonia, ducks question on holding early polls

May 13, 2016 2:56 am

He also made it clear that there was no scope for rapprochement with the rebels who had joined hands with the BJP.

Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamna says BJP must understand importance of democracy

May 13, 2016 4:30 pm

“The people have by bestowing power in your hand given you a double edged sword. Ensure that you do not chop your nose with this sword. That is what has happened in Uttarakhand,” the edit said.

Judiciary is destroying legislature brick by brick: Arun Jaitley

May 12, 2016 12:15 pm

“Step by step, brick by brick, the edifice of India’s legislature is being destroyed,” Jaitley said during a discussion on The Appropriation (No.2) Bill 2016 and the Finance Bill, 2016.

Back as CM, Harish Rawat thanks Centre, Mayawati, party leadership

May 12, 2016 12:11 pm

The Centre had imposed President’s Rule in Uttarakhand on March 27 after nine Congress MLAs voted with the BJP in the House on the Appropriation Bill on March 18.

President’s rule in Uttarakhand revoked: Upbeat Congress looks at early elections

May 12, 2016 12:13 pm

Prime Minister should tender apology in Parliament, says party.

Uttarakhand floor test win does not absolve Harish Rawat of graft charges: BJP

May 11, 2016 8:46 pm

Nine Congress MLAs had sided with BJP demanding division of votes on the appropriation bill on March 18.

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