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
ConstituencyMalviya Nagar
In office
1998–2008
ConstituencyHauz Khas
Personal details
Born (1944-10-28) 28 October 1944 (age 80)
Delhi
Political partyIndian National Congress
Children1 son, 1 daughter.
ResidenceNew Delhi
Alma materLady Shri Ram College
ProfessionProfessor

Early life and education

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Kiran Wali was born in New Delhi. She holds Master of Arts degree in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University.[2] 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

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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][3]

Posts Held

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# 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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Member profile". Delhi Legislative Assembly website. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Kiran Walia". World Economic Forum. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Member List". Delhi Legislative Assembly website. Retrieved 6 February 2015.