Former Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan Announces Retirement After Being Excluded From Candidates' List

Former Union Minister and current BJP MP, Harsh Vardhan, declared his retirement from politics on Sunday, following the BJP's release of its initial list of Lok Sabha election candidates, which notably excluded his name.

In a comprehensive statement announcing his departure, Vardhan reminisced about his accomplishments over his over thirty years of a illustrious electoral journey and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party members.

After over thirty years of a glorious electoral career, during which I won all the five assembly and two parliamentary elections that I fought with exemplary margins, and held a multitude of prestigious positions in the party organisation and the governments at the state and…

— Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) March 3, 2024

The 69-year-old leader revealed his intention to return to the medical profession.

"I move on, I really can’t wait. I have promises to keep .. and miles to go before I sleep !! I have a dream .. and I know your blessings shall always remain with me . My ENT clinic at Krishna Nagar too awaits my return," he tweeted.

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