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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

Harish Rawat seeks to be relieved of Punjab Cong duties to ‘focus on Uttarakhand polls’

August 27, 2021 5:42 am

His request has come amid a full-blown crisis in Punjab Congress, with over two dozen MLAs and ministers seeking removal of Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh.

Rebel Punjab Congress leaders meet Harish Rawat, plan to reach Delhi today

August 26, 2021 7:39 am

The rebel leaders will reportedly seek an appointment with AICC chief Sonia Gandhi next, and are planning to reach Delhi Thursday.

Uttarakhand Cong leaders talk unity at meet

July 28, 2021 2:58 am

There was a verbal argument as one faction raised slogans in favour of former CM Harish Rawat, while another supported outgoing state president Pritam Singh, who has now been appointed the legislature party leader.

Congress announces leadership change in poll-bound Uttarakhand

July 23, 2021 1:49 am

Harish Rawat appointed head of campaign committee.

Navjot Singh Sidhu appointed Punjab Congress chief amid escalating tension

July 19, 2021 7:14 am

The decision came after Congress general secretary in-charge of Punjab affairs Harish Rawat on Saturday met Chief Minister Amarinder Singh in Chandigarh. After the meeting, Rawat told the media that the CM reiterated his earlier stand that he will abide by the decision of the Congress president.

Punjab Congress crisis: Amarinder meets Rawat, says any decision by party chief will be acceptable to all

July 17, 2021 10:43 pm

On Friday, CM Amarinder Singh had written to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi expressing his strong reservations over a possible move to elevate Navjot Singh Sidhu as the PPCC president.

Suspense over new PPCC chief, Rawat meets Rahul Gandhi

July 15, 2021 2:22 am

While some Congress leaders claim that former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu would be the next party chief, the high command is yet to make an announcement.

New chief for Punjab PCC, Amarinder will stay CM, says Harish Rawat

July 13, 2021 4:47 am

The changes would be carried out “within 2-3 days”. Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh will, however, remain in the post, Harish Rawat said.

After 3 ministers meet Rawat to seek leadership change, 5 MPs come out in Amarinder’s support

June 10, 2021 5:13 pm

The expression of support by five MPs came close on the heels of three Cabinet ministers from the Majha region meeting Congress incharge and panel member Harish Rawat Tuesday to press for their demands.

As wait for meeting with top brass gets longer, rebel camp gets restless

May 26, 2021 11:04 am

Sources said Channi is being asked on by a few leaders to go ahead and organise a press conference as their “silence” was being “misconstrued” as “matter sorted” by the senior leaders.

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