Harsh Mahajan

Politician

Indian Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/12/1955
Age70 years
BirthplaceChamba, Himachal Pradesh

Latest News about Harsh Mahajan

08/07/2025

Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Mahajan collapsed during a BJP protest in Shimla over alleged delays in urban local body elections by the Himachal Pradesh government. He was rushed to IGMC Hospital and admitted to the Cardiac Care Unit, where doctors confirmed his condition is stable.

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Bio/Wiki

Harsh Mahajan is a three-time MLA from Chamba constituency and former Animal Husbandry minister of Himachal Pradesh.
He is a staunch lieutenant and political strategist of six-time Chief Minister late Virbhadra Singh.
He served as the working president of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee until 2022.

Physical Stats & More

Height161 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSemi-bald

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi
  • Delhi University, New Delhi
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Master of Business Administration

Personal Life

Harsh Mahajan is a close loyalist of former chief minister Virbhadra Singh.
He has been active in politics for over 45 years with a clean image.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date07/06/1983

Family

FatherDesh Raj Mahajan (Late, Ex-Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and cabinet minister)
MotherName
SpouseUma Singh

Career

Political Party
  • Indian National Congress (Until 2022)
  • Bharatiya Janata Party (2022-until now)
Political Journey
  • 1972: Joined Indian National Congress
  • 1989: Appointed as the President of the HP Youth Congress
  • 1993: Became the parliamentary secretary of the HP Legislative Assembly
  • 1998: Again appointed as the parliamentary secretary of the HP Legislative Assembly
  • 2003-2008: Served as the cabinet minister in the animal husbandry department, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
  • 2013-2018: Served as the chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Cooperative Department
  • 1987-2022: Served as a vice president and general secretary in Himachal Pradesh Congress
  • 2022: Left Congress party
  • 2022: Joined BJP
  • 1993: Elected as MLA from Chamba constituency
  • 1998: Re-elected as MLA from Chamba constituency
  • 2003: Re-elected as MLA from Chamba constituency
  • 03/04/2024: Elected to Rajya Sabha from Himachal Pradesh
  • 2007: Retreated from electoral engagements due to the controversial sale of party tickets

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Harsh Mahajan switched his political allegiance to BJP in 2022 after nearly five decades with INC.
2. During his tenure as chairman of the State Cooperative Bank, the institution was honored with three national awards.
3. In 2007, he retreated from electoral engagements due to the controversial sale of party tickets.
4. Harsh Mahajan publicly voiced concerns about nepotism and the perceived lack of foresight within the Congress leadership.
5. He was discontented with the internal management of party matters in the Congress party.
6. He criticized the Congress party for being ruled by 'Maa-Beta' (mother and son) at national and state levels.
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