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Tirath Singh Rawat
BJP
DOB
09 Apr 1964
Age
61 years
profession
Politician
Tirath Singh Rawat biography
Tirath Singh Rawat, a prominent figure in Uttarakhand's political landscape, has played a significant role in shaping the state's governance and development. Born on April 9, 1964, in Siron village, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, Rawat's political journey is marked by his deep connection with the grassroots and his commitment to public service. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he has held various key positions within the party and the state government, reflecting his leadership skills and dedication to the BJP's ideology.
Rawat's political career took a significant turn when he was elected as the Member of Parliament from the Garhwal constituency in the 2019 general elections. His tenure in the Lok Sabha was notable for his focus on issues related to rural development, education, and healthcare, aiming to improve the living standards of the people in Uttarakhand.
In March 2021, Tirath Singh Rawat was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, a role that highlighted his prominence within the BJP and his reputation as a seasoned politician. During his brief tenure as Chief Minister, he faced the challenging task of managing the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the state. Despite the controversies and challenges that marked his time in office, Rawat's efforts to address the state's developmental needs and his focus on governance reforms were evident. His political career, characterized by a commitment to serving the people of Uttarakhand, underscores his role as a key figure in the state's political and developmental narrative.
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TIRATH SINGH RAWAT NEWS
Army short of over 6,000 officers of Major, Captain ranks: MoS Ajay Bhatt
March 06, 2024 12:01 pm
Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt informed that the shortage can be attributed to low intake during the Covid-19 pandemic and low intake in all support cadre entries.
Uttarakhand: Trivendra Singh Rawat forced to return from Kedarnath without darshan
November 02, 2021 8:16 am
Angry with Rawat, the teerth purohits showed him black flags and shouted slogans against him, forcing him to return without having 'darshan' at the temple.
Trivendra Singh Rawat and Tirath Singh Rawat in BJP panels for Uttarakhand polls
October 03, 2021 8:29 am
Party state general secretary Kuldeep Kumar, who issued the circular detailing committees, said that 33 poll management related committees have been constituted with 122 leaders.
The three BJP chief ministers who resigned before Vijay Rupani in recent months
September 11, 2021 6:33 pm
Earlier, Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa had resigned and two chief ministers in Uttarakhand — Tirath Singh Rawat and Trivendra Rawat — had also stepped down.
Past govts never fulfilled promises, we will: Uttarakhand CM
September 03, 2021 10:31 pm
Pushkar Singh Dhami, who completes two months as CM on Saturday, said more than 120 projects have been completed in his 60 days in power.
Polls next year, Uttarakhand gets a new Chief Minister, its third in four months
July 04, 2021 5:33 am
Born in Pithoragarh district in September 1975, Pushkar Singh Dhami has been associated with the RSS and its affiliates for 33 years.
Tirath Singh Rawat resigns: Congress accuses Modi, Nadda of 'CM swap scheme, loot of power'
July 03, 2021 1:17 pm
Randeep Surjewala said, "Modi ji-Nadda ji has betrayed the people of Devbhoomi by pushing Uttarakhand into political instability, loot of power and the 'chief minister swap scheme'."
Uttarakhand political crisis Highlights: Pushkar Singh Dhami meets governor, to take oath as CM tomorrow
July 04, 2021 7:29 am
The decision was taken in the Uttarakhand BJP legislature party meeting held on Saturday, a day after Tirath Singh Rawat had resigned as the chief minister.
Explained: Major controversies, reversal of decisions that marked Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat’s 114-day term
July 03, 2021 12:46 pm
Tirath Singh Rawat's term as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand was riddled with controversies and reversal of decisions taken by his predecessor Trivendra Singh Rawat. Take a look.
Daily Briefing: Tirath Singh Rawat resigns as Uttarakhand CM; pregnant women can now get vaccinated, says Centre
July 03, 2021 7:56 am
Three Trinamool Congress MPs have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking removal of Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India for having allegedly met BJP MP Suvendu Adhikari.
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Kumbh mela: Devotees flout covid guidelines during Shahi Snan
April 13, 2021 12:08 pm
The Kumbh mela sees a daily average of over three lakh devotees at the various ghats in Haridwar, but that number is expected to swell during the shahi snans on April 12, 14 and 27. Around 32 lakh devotees had reached Haridwar for the first shahi snan on the occasion of Mahashivaratri on March 11.
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