Meet Dr Harsh Vardhan, former Union Minister who recently retired from politics [Video]

Former Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has announced his retirement from active politics after a career spanning over three decades. In a heartfelt message shared on X (formerly Twitter), he expressed his commitment to continue his advocacy against “tobacco and substance abuse, against climate change, and promoting simple and sustainable lifestyles.”

This announcement coincides with the BJP’s decision to field Praveen Khandelwal from Chandni Chowk, Dr Vardhan’s current constituency. Surprisingly, Dr Harsh Vardhan’s name was missing from the party’s list of 195 candidates.

Who is Dr Harsh Vardhan?

Born on December 13, 1954, Dr Harsh Vardhan attended the Anglo-Sanskrit Victoria Jubilee Senior Secondary School in Daryaganj. He followed his passion and enrolled at Kanpur’s GSVM Medical College, where he earned his MBBS and MS with an ENT specialisation.

After completing his medical studies, Dr Harsh Vardhan returned to Delhi to establish himself as an ENT surgeon. In 1984, he became a member of the Indian Medical Association’s Delhi Chapter. He held various …