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Harish Rawat

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DOB:  23 April 1948Birthplace: Almora
Professional: PoliticianZodiac Sign: Taurus

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Real NameHarish Chandra Singh Rawat
Profession• Indian Politician
• Former Chief minister of Uttarakhand (2016–2017)
Political InclinationIndian National Congress
Previous OfficeChief minister of Uttarakhand (2012–2014)
Height (approx.)5’6” (167 cm / 1.67 m)
Weight (approx.)65 kg / 143 lbs
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourWhite
Date of Birth23 April 1948
Age (as of 2025)77 Years
BirthplaceAlmora, Uttarakhand
NationalityIndian
Zodiac signTaurus
ReligionHinduism
Education B.A. and L.L.B
Marital StatusMarried
Wife/ SpouseRenuka Rawat
Date of Marriage10 March
ChildrenSon– 1
Anand Rawat

Daughter– 2
• Anupama Rawat
• Arti Rawat
ParentsFather– Rajendra Singh Rawat
Mother- Devki Devi
Debut• He inaugurated his career from a small village in 1980 as a member of Congress. 
• After this, Harish Rawat tended to make perpetual promotion. 
• Harish Rawat became an influential member of the Congress party in the year 2014. It was all made feasible because of his generous deeds towards the party. 
AchievementHarish Rawat didn’t possess any award until they made a juncture with their political career. After that, he was recognized with the award of the best engaging person in 2002.
Description(1980 – 1984) – Elected to 7th Lok Sabha
Member, House Committee
Member, Public Accounts Committee

(1984 – 1989) Elected to 8th Lok Sabha (2nd term)

• (1989 -1991) – Elected to 9th Lok Sabha (3rd term)
Member, House Committee (1989–91)
Member, Committee on Official Language (1990–91)
Member, Consultative Committee of Ministry of Communications (1990–91)

• (2002 – 2008) Elected to Rajya Sabha
Member, Committee on Urban and Rural Development (2003–04)
Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power (2004–08)
Member, Indian Council of Agricultural Research Society (2004–08)
Member, Committee on MPLADS (Rajya Sabha) (2004–08)

• (2009 – 20014) Elected to 15th Lok Sabha (4th term)
Union Minister of State, Labour and Employment (2009–11)
Union Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Processing Industries (2011 – 2012)
Union Minister of State, Parliamentary Affairs (2011 – 2012)
Union Cabinet Minister, Water Resources (2012–14)

• (2004 – 2017) Elected to 3rd Uttarakhand Assembly in bye Election
8th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand (2014–17)
Net worth (approx.)6 Crore INR

What You Never Knew About Harish Rawat

  • Firstly, Harish Rawat didn’t like to share his moments with the media. After some rationales.
  • He always worked for the good deeds of people.
  • But following the recent sources, he got influenced by the money. Therefore He initiated corruption in his life. 
  • Harish Rawat had done many of the works for the welfare of the people. Especially he served in the field of water and food. He makes sure that the quality of the food that is furnished to people should possess affability.
  • According to the source, Harish Rawat got caught in the media while handing over the black money. 
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