Shaila Rani Rawat (7 January 1956 – 9 July 2024) was an Indian politician from Uttarakhand who was a member of Bharatiya Janata Party. She served as member of the Vidhan Sabha representing Kedarnath. She was elected from Kedarnath in 2012 state elections in Uttarakhand.[2][3] She was a member of the Indian National Congress until she joined Bharatiya Janata Party in the aftermath of Uttarakhand political crisis.[4][5]

Shaila Rani Rawat
Member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
In office
2022 – 9 July 2024
Preceded byManoj Rawat
Succeeded byAsha Nautiyal
ConstituencyKedarnath
In office
2012–2017
Preceded byAsha Nautiyal
ConstituencyKedarnath
Personal details
Born(1956-01-07)7 January 1956[1]
Gadoliya, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Died9 July 2024(2024-07-09) (aged 68)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse
Gajendra Singh Rawat
(m. 1974)
Children1 daughter
Parent
  • Late. Padam Singh Rana (father)
Residence(s)Aishwary Kunj Basant Vihar Augustmuni, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
EducationB. Ed.
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionTeacher

Shaila Rani Rawat was elected as the member of Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from Bhartiya Janata Party in 2022 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election and defeated Manoj Rawat of Indian National Congress by 9329 votes.[6][7][8]

Shaila died from spinal injury complications in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on 9 July 2024, at the age of 68.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Life Sketch 3nd Assembly (Page 76/109)" (PDF). ukvidhansabha. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  2. ^ Seeking CM Rawat's dismissal
  3. ^ My Neta
  4. ^ 9 Uttarakhand Congress rebels join BJP
  5. ^ Supreme Court to hear Uttarakhand Congress rebel’s plea against disqualification
  6. ^ "Election Commission of India". results.eci.gov.in.
  7. ^ "Shaila Rani Rawat: Uttarakhand Assembly Election Results Live, Candidates News, Videos, Photos". News18.
  8. ^ "Kedarnath Election Result 2022 LIVE: Kedarnath MLA Election Result & Vote Share - Oneindia". oneindia.com.
  9. ^ Kedarnath MLA Shaila Rani Rawat Dies At 68