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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 comes home to a fractured state Congress

September 29, 2020 1:28 pm

Rawat was visiting Punjab for the first time ever since he was appointed party affairs in-charge. He had already met Bajwa and Dullo besides other party MPs, CM and Jakhar in Delhi.

If Delhi needs my help tomorrow, I will willingly offer it: Harish Rawat

September 12, 2020 3:02 pm

Amid differences coming out in open, Punjab Congress gets a tall leader as party in-charge

Harish Rawat: ‘There are no talks yet (with AIUDF)…only talking to social groups to bring them closer’

August 25, 2020 1:53 am

We are in talks with some social organisations that are fighting for Assam and Assamiat and are against anti-Assam policies – such as CAA -- of the Centre and the Sarbananda Sonowal government.

Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat booked for violating COVID guidelines

August 17, 2020 8:57 pm

Rawat led a bullock cart rally from Dhandera to Landhaura near Roorkee on Independence Day to raise the issue of dilapidated condition of roads, especially NH-58 that links Uttarakhand with Delhi.

U'khand HC asks CBI not to file chargesheet against Harish Rawat without prior permission

January 07, 2020 10:19 pm

A sting video had surfaced during president's rule in Uttarakhand in 2016 purportedly showing former CM Harish Rawat negotiating a deal to buy the support of disgruntled party MLAs.

Harish Rawat announces Ayodhya visit on November 29

November 12, 2019 3:13 am

In multiple tweets on Saturday, Rawat wrote, “The country has to walk a long distance from here and we can only progress together. I will go to Ayodhya on November 29 to express thanks to my deity Raja Ram Chandra.”

CBI books Congress’ Rawat, BJP minister for 2016 bids to buy MLAs

October 24, 2019 4:15 am

The CBI’s FIR is based on the findings of a preliminary enquiry launched in April 2016, following a “sting operation” video that purportedly showed Harish Rawat discussing a payoff with Harak Singh Rawat in lieu of the support of rebel Congress MLAs.

Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat booked by CBI in horse-trading case

October 23, 2019 5:29 pm

A video purportedly showed Harish Rawat discussing money to win back the support of disgruntled MLAs who had crossed over to the BJP so that he could to get back to power.

Former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat hospitalised

October 07, 2019 10:17 pm

"Check-ups of a routine nature were conducted and all his reports are normal. There is nothing to worry," his chief spokesman Surendra Kumar said, adding he will be discharged soon.

Uttarakhand HC allows CBI to file FIR against ex-CM Harish Rawat

October 01, 2019 4:41 am

The court said that action taken after filing of FIR shall be subject to the decision in the petition filed by Rawat. He had filed a writ petition challenging the CBI notification initiating an inquiry on April 2, 2016.

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