Harsh Vardhan (1 December 1947 – 4 October 2016) was an Indian politician from Uttar Pradesh who entered politics with Socialist Party but later joined Congress. He was elected from Maharajganj constituency of Uttar Pradesh in 1989 and 2009.
Education and background Harsh Vardhan, was an alumnus of Lucknow Sainik School and held a B.A. degree from Lucknow University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He died after a short illness on 4 October 2016.
Family His daughter is Supriya Shrinate, who was executive editor with ET Now, the business channel of Times Television Network, before resigning to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections from Maharajganj unsuccessfully and was later appointed as the INC spokesperson.
Posts held # From To Position 01 1974 1977 President, Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha, (Youth Wing of Socialist Party) Uttar Pradesh 02 1985 1989 Member, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly 03 1985 1989 Member, Committee on Questions and References, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly 04 1985 1989 Member, Committee of Privileges, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly 05 1985 1989 Member, Committee of Petitions and Subordinate Legislation, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly 06 1986 1988 General Secretary, Janata Party, Uttar Pradesh 07 1989 - Elected to 9th Lok Sabha 08 1990 - Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Defence 09 2003 2004 Vice President, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee 10 2000 Date Member, AICC 11 2009 Date Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha (2nd term) 12 2009 Date Member, Committee on Home Affairs 13 2009 Date Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Defence
See also List of members of the 15th Lok Sabha of India
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