Ashok Kumar Walia

Ashok Kumar Walia (8 December 1948 – 22 April 2021) was an Indian politician and was member of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Legislative Assemblies of Delhi. He was a member of the Indian National Congress party and represented Laxmi Nagar of Delhi in his 4th term. From 1st to 3rd term, 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 Minister in Sheila Dikshit's government and held Health, Urban Development, Land & Building portfolios. He was also the Chairman of Trans Yamuna Area Development Board.

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