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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

Uttarakhand floor test: Congress has numbers, Supreme Court the result

May 11, 2016 9:00 am

The House Speaker disqualified the rebels, and the decision was upheld later by the High Court and Supreme Court, which paved the way for the floor test.

Harish Rawat to Centre: End politics of confrontation, let's build Uttarakhand together

May 10, 2016 6:41 pm

After the floor test, Harish Rawat said "the cloud of uncertainty hovering over Uttarakhand will disappear tomorrow".

Uttarakhand floor test: Assured of results, says ousted Cong CM Harish Rawat

May 10, 2016 1:50 pm

The PDF with its four members and two BSP MLAs went with the Congress.

Uttarakhand floor test concludes, SC to declare result Wednesday

May 10, 2016 12:44 pm

The Congress is confident of getting the numbers. To win, any party has to have the support of 31 MLAs.

Uttarakhand: Harish Rawat has won, will revoke President's Rule today, Centre tells SC

May 11, 2016 12:21 pm

Congress's Harish Rawat has won the floor test, the Centre will revoke President's Rule today.

Uttarakhand: Nervous Congress gets a BSP signal of support

May 10, 2016 10:19 am

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure were invoked in Dehradun from 5 pm ahead of the floor test to be held under strict guidelines of the Supreme Court.

As Harish Rawat faces Uttarakhand floor test today, recalling use, misuse of Art 356

May 10, 2016 7:39 am

The decades of the 70s and 80s were especially notorious for its misuse — and almost all dispensations have used the provision during their time in power at the Centre.

Harish Rawat seeks more time to appear before CBI in connection with sting

May 09, 2016 1:28 pm

Harish Rawat was summoned by CBI in connection with a sting that showed him negotiation to bring back rebel MLAs

New ‘bribery’ video surface, Harish Rawat alleges threats; focus on BSP MLAs

May 09, 2016 5:01 am

Taking potshots at Rawat, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said he was power hungry and could go to any extent to remain in power.

Uttarakhand: Harish Rawat alleges phones being tapped, MLAs threatened

May 08, 2016 4:47 pm

Rawat's allegations came on a day another video of a purported sting operation was released allegedly involving Rawat and he was accused of indulging in horse-trading.

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