Ashok Kumar Walia (8 December 1948 – 22 April 2021) was an Indian politician and was member of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Legislative Assemblies of Delhi. He was a member of the Indian National Congress party and represented Laxmi Nagar (Assembly constituency) of Delhi in his 4th term. From 1st to 3rd term, he represented Geeta Colony, which after Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008 ceased to exist as an assembly constituency.[1][2]
Ashok Kumar Walia | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Urban Development, New Delhi | |
| In office October 2008 – November 2013 | |
| Constituency | Laxmi Nagar |
| Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1993 – November 2013 | |
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | Vinod Kumar Binny |
| Constituency | Geeta Colony |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1948 New Delhi, India |
| Died | 22 April 2021 (aged 72) New Delhi, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Residence | New Delhi |
| Profession | Doctor, politician |
Early life and education edit
Walia was born in New Delhi into a Punjabi Hindu family. He received a MBBS degree from MGM Medical College in Indore in 1972 and was a physician by profession.[1][3]
Political career edit
Walia was MLA for four consecutive terms. He has served as a State Minister in Sheila Dikshit's government and held Health, Urban Development, Land & Building portfolios. He was also the Chairman of Trans Yamuna Area Development Board.[1][4][5]
Posts held edit
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1993 | 1998 | Member, 01st Legislative Assembly | |
| 02 | 1998 | 2003 | Member, 02nd Legislative Assembly | |
| 03 | 2003 | 2008 | Member, 03rd Legislative Assembly | |
| 04 | 2008 | 2013 | Member, 04th Legislative Assembly | |
| 04 | 2008 | 2013 | Minister for Health, Urban Development, Land & Building |
Death edit
Walia died due to COVID-19 in the Delhi Apollo Hospital.[6][7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Member profile". Government of Delhi official website. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- ^ "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008" (PDF). Election Commission of India official website. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- ^ "Dr. Ashok Kumar Walia (Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- KRISHNA NAGAR(EAST) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info.
- ^ "Member List". Delhi Legislative Assembly website. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- ^ "Election Results". Election Commission of India website. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- ^ "Senior Leader Ashok Kumar Walia passed away due to corona in Delhi". TV9. 22 April 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^ "Congress Leader And Former Delhi Minister AK Walia Dies Of COVID-19: Report". NDTV.com.