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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

Will follow SC order with due respect: Harish Rawat on President's Rule

April 22, 2016 6:24 pm

BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya accused Rawat of taking over as the chief minister on Thursday without seeking permission from the governor.

Uddhav snubs BJP govt: There was no need of rushing for power in Uttarakhand

April 22, 2016 4:33 pm

The Sena chief said,"There was no need of rushing for power in Uttarakhand. If good work is done then the public would themselves give power to those efficient."

Uttarakhand HC quashes President's rule: Laddoos in Cong, wilted garlands in BJP

April 22, 2016 6:17 pm

Rawat said people of the state suffered a lot due to the political instability.

'Not surprised’ by Uttarakhand HC verdict, says BJP; Govt to knock on SC door today

April 22, 2016 8:51 am

Delivering a major blow to the Modi government, the Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday quashed the proclamation of President's rule in the state

Uttarakhand crisis: From a Congress rebellion to a High Court rap

April 21, 2016 8:56 pm

Dealing a major blow to Modi government, the Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday quashed the imposition of President' rule in the state and revived the Congress government headed by Harish Rawat.

Rawat: PM indulging in ‘combative federalism’

April 14, 2016 12:49 am

Rawat is fighting a legal battle challenging the imposition of the President’s Rule in the state.

Uttarakhand HC defers hearing plea of rebel Congress MLAs to April 18

April 08, 2016 3:09 pm

Rebel Congress MLAs have sought permission to intervene as a party in the ongoing matter and have challenged their disqualification by the Speaker.

President’s Rule in Uttarakhand: Did Governor push Article 356? No answers in Centre’s affidavit

April 08, 2016 4:44 am

Under Article 356, President’s Rule can be imposed in a state if the Presidentis satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot carry on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.

Uttarakhand crisis: BJP leaders meet Governor, seek resolution of people's problems

April 06, 2016 5:08 pm

A 17-member BJP delegation led by former chief minister Bhagat Singh Koshiyari met the governor and submitted the memorandum to him, state BJP spokesman Virendra Singh Bisht said.

President's rule in Uttarakhand: HC rejects Centre's plea for adjournment

April 06, 2016 1:27 pm

'We are not going to adjourn it. If you want to file a response then file it during the day or by tomorrow,' the bench said.

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