State: Uttarakhand (UK) Statehood: 09 November 2000 10167 Views
Haridwar is a district located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated in the northern part of the country and is known for its religious and cultural significance. Haridwar is considered one of the seven holiest places in Hinduism and is a major pilgrimage destination.
The district of Haridwar is named after its headquarters city, Haridwar, which is situated on the banks of the holy River Ganges. The city is believed to be the place where the Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the plains. It is also famous for the Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu festival that takes place every 12 years and attracts millions of devotees from all over the world.
List of Chief Ministers of Uttarakhand
S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
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1 | Nityanand Swami | 9 November 2000 to 29 October 2001 |
2 | Bhagat Singh Koshyari | 30 October 2001 to 1 March 2002 |
3 | N. D. Tiwari | 2 March 2002 to 7 March 2007 |
4 | B. C. Khanduri | 7 March 2007 to 26 June 2009 |
5 | Ramesh Pokhriyal | 27 June 2009 to 10 September 2012 |
6 | B. C. Khanduri | 11 September 2011 to 13 March 2012 |
7 | Vijay Bahuguna | 13 March 2012 to 31 January 2014 |
8 | Harish Rawat | 1 February 2014 to 27 March 2016 |
9 | *President Rule* | 27 March 2016 to 21 April 2016 |
10 | Harish Rawat | 21 April 2016 to 22 April 2016 |
11 | *President Rule* | 22 April 2016 to 11 May 2016 |
12 | Harish Rawat | 11 May 2016 to 18 March 2017 |
13 | Trivendra Singh Rawat | 18 March 2017 to 10 March 2021 |
14 | Tirath Singh Rawat | 10 March 2021 to 4 July 2021 |
15 | Pushkar Singh Dhami | 4 July 2021 to 23 March 2022 |
16 | Pushkar Singh Dhami | 23 March 2022 to Incumbent |