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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 fixed for May 10, nine Cong rebels can't vote: Supreme Court

May 07, 2016 8:42 am

The court, however, refused to allow the nine rebel Congress MLAs to cast their votes, stating that the appeal against their disqualification is pending before the Uttarakhand High Court.

Uttarakhand HC to hear tomorrow disqualified MLAs' plea challenging Speaker's action

May 06, 2016 4:01 pm

Both Congress and BJP have 27 MLAs of their own in Uttarakhand

Horsetrading sting: CBI summons Uttarakhand ex-CM Harish Rawat

May 06, 2016 7:01 am

Rawat has denied the allegation and called the video fake after it was released by the rebel Congress legislators.

Uttarakhand crisis: Harish Rawat accepts his 'presence' in sting CD

May 02, 2016 3:09 am

Deposed Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, who had so far been insisting the sting CD of him was "fake", on Sunday virtually accepted his presence in the video.

Sting CD testifies criminal conspiracy to topple Uttarakhand Govt: Harish Rawat

April 30, 2016 6:33 pm

Rawat said he has been ready for any probe from day one as he knows he is innocent but the "so-called sting CD should be investigated in entirety and not in bits and pieces."

Uttarakhand crisis: Cong chief whip defends Speaker's decision to disqualify rebel legislators

April 26, 2016 4:55 pm

The Congress chief whip in Uttarakhand Assembly told the High Court that nine rebel Congress legislators and 26 BJP MLAs “together projected them as an alternative majority” by seeking the dismissal of Harish Rawat government in ‘one voice’, warranting disqualification.

Uttarakhand crisis: BJP claims support of more than nine rebel Congress MLAs

April 25, 2016 4:35 pm

In the 71-member assembly, both Congress and BJP have 27 MLAs each, barring the nine Congress rebels and one BJP rebel.

Modi tsunami destroyed our work: Harish Rawat

April 24, 2016 2:06 am

Confident about proving his majority if the floor test is held on April 29, Rawat dismissed the BJP’s claim of enjoying a majority.

Uttarakhand crisis: SC pulls up HC, hits pause until it gets order in writing

April 23, 2016 3:11 am

‘Very serious...You don’t revoke President’s rule just like that, everything has to be looked into’

Respect court's decision, but instability is hampering state: Harish Rawat

April 23, 2016 12:38 am

Harish Rawat said that the Supreme Court stay order hasn't dampened the Congress's morale.

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