Ashok Kumar Walia

Honourable Dr.
Ashok Kumar Walia
Minister for Urban Development, New Delhi
In office
October 2008 – November 2013
Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly
In office
2008–2013
Preceded byNew constituency
Succeeded byVinod Kumar Binny
ConstituencyLaxmi Nagar
In office
1993–2008
ConstituencyGeeta Colony
Personal details
Born(1948-12-08)8 December 1948
New Delhi, India
Died22 April 2021(2021-04-22) (aged 72)
New Delhi, India
Political partyIndian National Congress
ResidenceNew Delhi
ProfessionDoctor, politician

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 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]

Early life and education

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

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

# 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

Walia died due to COVID-19 in the Delhi Apollo Hospital.[6][7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Member profile". Government of Delhi official website. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008" (PDF). Election Commission of India official website. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Dr. Ashok Kumar Walia (Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- KRISHNA NAGAR(EAST) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info.
  4. ^ "Member List". Delhi Legislative Assembly website. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  5. ^ "Election Results". Election Commission of India website. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  6. ^ "Senior Leader Ashok Kumar Walia passed away due to corona in Delhi". TV9. 22 April 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Congress Leader And Former Delhi Minister AK Walia Dies Of COVID-19: Report". NDTV.com.