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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

Pray to Ganga for chance to see Dalit CM in Uttarakhand too, says Rawat

September 21, 2021 4:11 am

Addressing a public meeting in Laksar area in Haridwar during the Uttarakhand Congress parivartan yatra, Harish Rawat, without naming Channi, said everyone was crying when the latter spoke about his family background at a press conference.

Punjab: Day after, Harish Rawat says Navjot Sidhu will lead in polls, Sunil Jakhar flays Sikh talk

September 21, 2021 9:54 am

In an attempted damage control exercise, AICC communication department head Randeep Surjewala said, "I just spoke to Harish Rawat some minutes ago. He told me some of the friends could not see his statement in the right perspective."

Harish Rawat 'escalated infighting in Punjab Congress'; leader's utterances putting party under pressure

September 20, 2021 7:02 pm

BSP chief Mayawati and BJP have attacked Congress alleging double standards after Rawat projected Sidhu as the party's face for 2022 elections even as Dalit leader Charanjit Singh Channi took charge as the new Punjab chief minister.

CM Lawyer, MBA, fighter for Dalit rights, Charanjit Singh Channi rebelled against Captain

September 20, 2021 7:16 pm

Charanjit Singh Channi’s present tenure as a minister saw controversy after a woman IAS officer accused him of sending her an “inappropriate” text message in October 2018.

Chandigarh Confidential: High-Flier Rawat

September 06, 2021 4:42 am

From trying to broker a truce between Navjot Sidhu and the CM and lending an ear to disgruntled ministers to parrying the queries of a curious media, Rawat sure has his plate full.

Amid tussle in Congress' Punjab unit, Harish Rawat says some issues still being resolved

September 02, 2021 10:42 pm

Harish Rawat had on Wednesday conveyed the "resentment" of party's dissenting leaders to Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and said it is his "duty" to address them.

Explained: Who are the Panj Piare, and why are they important in Sikhism?

September 07, 2021 9:28 am

'Panj Piare' is not just a group of five baptised people but a concept and tradition founded by 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh.

Punjab: At CM-Rawat meet, Amarinder raises Cabinet reshuffle, wants to drop two rebel

September 01, 2021 11:01 pm

CM Capt Amarinder Singh also allegedly proposed to Rawat that he wants Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Rana Kanwarpal Singh, inducted into the Cabinet and hand over the important departments of water resources, mining and geology to his aide, Rana Gurmeet Sodhi.

Harish Rawat apologises for ‘Panj Pyare’ remark: ‘Will sweep floor of gurdwara as atonement’

September 02, 2021 12:42 am

Harish Rawat, who is party’s Punjab affairs in-charge, said he will sweep the premises of a gurdwara in his state with a broom as atonement.

Punjab Congress crisis: Harish Rawat briefs Rahul, to visit Chandigarh

August 29, 2021 5:08 am

After the meeting, Rawat told the media that the issues would be sorted out soon.

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