New Delhi : Dr. Harsh Vardhan announced his retirement from the political arena on social media platform X after a career spanning over three decades. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation and outlined his journey from a medical student to a prominent political figure. As he bid farewell to the political arena, Dr. Vardhan said he looked forward to returning to his roots as an ENT specialist, resuming his practice at Krishna Nagar. “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.
Throughout his tenure, he said he remained committed to the welfare of the people, inspired by the principles of service instilled in him during his medical education. He said his decision to enter politics was fueled by a desire to combat poverty, disease, and ignorance, aligning with the ethos of the Antodaya philosophy championed by Deen Dayal Upadhyay. “Service to mankind was my motto when I joined MBBS in GSVM Medical College, Kanpur fifty years back with a desire to help the poor and needy,” he wrote in the post. Dr. Vardhan’s contributions to public health were significant, having served as the Health Minister for both Delhi and the Union government. Notably, he played a pivotal role in initiatives such as eradicating polio and managing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.