Kiran Walia
Kiran Walia is an Indian politician who is a former member of the Second, Third and Fourth Delhi Legislative Assemblies, in India. She represented the Malviya Nagar constituency of Delhi and is a member of the Indian National Congress.[1]
Kiran Walia | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Constituency | Malviya Nagar |
| In office 1998–2008 | |
| Constituency | Hauz Khas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 October 1944 Delhi |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter. |
| Residence | New Delhi |
| Profession | Professor |
Early life and education
Kiran Wali was born in New Delhi. She holds Master of Arts degree in Political Science from Delhi University. Before being elected as MLA, she used to work as a Professor in Delhi University.[1]
Prof.Kiran Walia participating in Holi function in March 2011
Political career
Kiran Walia has been a MLA for three terms. During her recent term, she represented the Malviya Nagar (Delhi Assembly constituency) constituency. She was also a State Minister in Sheila Dikshit's government.[1][2]
Posts Held
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1998 | 2003 | Member, 02nd Legislative Assembly | |
| 02 | 2003 | 2008 | Member, 03rd Legislative Assembly | |
| 03 | 2008 | 2013 | Member, 04th Legislative Assembly | |
| 04 | 2008 | 2013 | Minister of Health and Family welfare Department | |
| 05 | 2008 | 2013 | Minister of Women & Child Development and languages | |
See also
- First Legislative Assembly of Delhi
- Second Legislative Assembly of Delhi
- Third Legislative Assembly of Delhi
- Fourth Legislative Assembly of Delhi
- Fifth Legislative Assembly of Delhi
- Sixth Legislative Assembly of Delhi
- Delhi Legislative Assembly
- Government of India
- Politics of India
- Indian National Congress
References
- "Member profile". Delhi Legislative Assembly website. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- "Member List". Delhi Legislative Assembly website. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
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