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Harsh Vardhan (born Harshvardhan Goel, 13 December 1954) is a former Indian politician and otorhinolaryngologist. He had served as the Minister of Health and Family Welfare , Minister of Science and Technology and Minister of Earth Sciences in the BJP -led NDA government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 30 May 2019 to 7 July 2021.
Follow live updates from PM Modi's Cabinet reshuffle. This was Dr Harsh Vardhan's second stint as the health minister as he was in the post for seven months in 2014, after the PM Modi government ...
Mar 3, 2024 · Former Union Minister and sitting BJP MP Harsh Vardhan announced his decision to quit politics on Sunday. It came a day after the BJP released its first list of Lok Sabha election candidates, which did not include his name.. In a detailed post announcing his decision, Vardhan recalled his achievements in his "over thirty years of a glorious electoral career" and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the party workers.
Former Union health minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member of Parliament from Chandni Chowk Harsh Vardhan on Sunday announced his retirement from politics after 30 years of electoral ...
Mar 3, 2024 · Dr. Harsh Vardhan, former health minister and senior BJP leader, announces retirement from politics ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In a heartfelt post on X, he reflects on his thirty-year political journey, emphasizing service to humanity and his dedication to the party's principles. Acknowledging his achievements in healthcare, including fighting polio and COVID-19, he expresses gratitude and looks forward to fulfilling his commitments outside politics.
Jul 7, 2021 · Harsh Vardhan began his tenure as the Union health minister in the Narendra Modi government with a huge reputation of having successfully pioneered the polio eradication programme in India, and implementing the first anti-tobacco laws in the country. However, Harsh Vardhan — often referred to as the good doctor — appeared faltering and losing his cool during the Covid-19 pandemic. Some of his statements and positions that he took became controversial.
May 21, 2020 · Vardhan would succeed Dr Hiroki Nakatani of Japan, currently the Chairman of the 34-member WHO Executive Board. The WHO, a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health, is currently at the forefront of global efforts towards containing the novel coronavirus pandemic. India is a member state of the South East Asia Region at the WHO. Last year, the bloc had unanimously decided that India’s nominee would be elected to the executive board for a three ...
Harsh Vardhan (66), an ENT specialist who practised in east Delhi’s Krishna Nagar until early 1990s, also held the science and technology, and earth sciences portfolios
Mar 3, 2024 · Harsh Vardhan's message came as the BJP fielded Praveen Khandelwal from Chandni Chowk, a seat which Mr Vardhan holds at present. His name did not figure in the 195 names announced in the party's ...
Dr. Harsh Vardhan. Union Cabinet Minister, Health and Family Welfare; Science and Technology; and Earth Sciences. Constituency. Chandni Chowk (NCT of Delhi) Party Name. BJP. Present Address . 8, Tees January Marg,New Delhi - 110 011 +91-11-23794648, 23794649 +91-11-23794640. Permanent Address . E-8A/14, Krishna Nagar, Delhi - 110051 (011) 23061661. Official Details +91-11-23794648, 23794649. dr.harshvardhan@sansad.nic.in. Father's Name: Shri Omprakash. Mother's Name: Smt. Sneh Lata. Date of ...
