Ashok Kumar Walia

Ashok Kumar Walia (8 December 1948 – 22 April 2021) was an Indian politician and member of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Legislative Assembly of Delhi. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and represented Laxmi Nagar constituency of Delhi in his 4th term. In the first three terms, 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 New Delhi into a Punjabi Hindu family. He received a MBBS degree from MGM Medical College in Indore in 1972 and was a physician by profession.

Political career Walia was MLA for four consecutive terms. He has served as a State Cabinet Minister in Sheila Dikshit's government for 15 years and held Health, Urban Development, Land & Building portfolios. He was also the Chairman of Trans Yamuna Area Development Board.

Posts held From To Position Comments 01 1993 1998 Member, 01st Legislative Assembly 02 1998 2003 Member, 02nd Legislative Assembly 03 2003 2008 Member, 03rd Legislative Assembly 04 2008 2013 Member, 04th Legislative Assembly 04 2008 2013 Minister for Health, Urban Development, Land & Building

Death Walia died due to COVID-19 in the Delhi Apollo Hospital.