Ashok Kumar Walia (8 December 1948 – 22 April 2021) was an Indian politician and member of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Legislative Assembly of Delhi.[1] He was a member of the Indian National Congress and represented Laxmi Nagar constituency of Delhi in his 4th term. In the first three terms, he represented Geeta Colony, which after Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008 ceased to exist as an assembly constituency.[2][3]
Ashok Kumar Walia | |
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| Cabinet Minister in Government of Delhi | |
| In office 1998–2003 | |
Chief Minister | Sheila Dikshit |
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| In office 2003–2008 | |
Chief Minister | Sheila Dikshit |
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| In office 2008–2013 | |
Chief Minister | Sheila Dikshit |
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| Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | Vinod Kumar Binny |
| Constituency | Laxmi Nagar |
| In office 1993–2008 | |
| Constituency | Geeta Colony |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1948 New Delhi, India |
| Died | 22 April 2021 (aged 72) New Delhi, India |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Profession | Doctor, politician |
Early life and education
editPolitical career
editWalia was MLA for four consecutive terms. He has served as a State Cabinet Minister in Sheila Dikshit's government for 15 years and held Health, Urban Development, Land & Building portfolios. He was also the Chairman of Trans Yamuna Area Development Board.[2][5][6]
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
editWalia died due to COVID-19 in the Delhi Apollo Hospital.[7][8]
See also
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References
edit- ↑ "Who is A K Walia". Business Standard. 2020. Archived from the original on 21 March 2025. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- 1 2 3 "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.