Ashok Kumar Walia (8 December 1948 – 22 April 2021) was an Indian politician and was member of the 1st,

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and 4th Legislative Assemblies of Delhi. He was a member of the

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party and represented Laxmi Nagar (Assembly constituency) 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.

Early life and education

Walia was born in

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into a

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family. He received a

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degree from MGM Medical College in

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in 1972 and was a

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by profession.

Political career

Walia was MLA for four consecutive terms. He has served as a State Minister in

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's government and held Health, Urban Development, Land & Building portfolios. He was also the Chairman of Trans Yamuna Area Development Board.

Posts held

Death

Walia died due to

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in the Delhi Apollo Hospital.

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Early life and education

Political career

Posts held

Death

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