Mr. Bhardwaj was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Ellerslie on March 3, 2008. In addition to his duties as an MLA Mr. Bhardwaj serves as a member of the following committees:

• Public Accounts
• Community Services
• Private Bills

He has also served on the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.

Mr. Bhardwaj currently serves as the vice-Chair for the Alberta Science and Research Authority and as the chair for the Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta Steering Committee along with being member of the board of directors for Northlands.

After moving to Alberta with his family in 1976, Mr. Bhardwaj became a journeyman automotive mechanic in 1983 and later graduated from the University of Alberta with a double major. He then spent the next 18 years working as a teacher in Pincher Creek, Whitecourt, Red Deer, Calgary and Edmonton, teaching predominantly automotives, mathematics and physical education.

Active in Edmonton communities for over 30 years, Mr. Bhardwaj has served on many committees and associations, establishing Youth Link, a youth employment training program, and coaching soccer at the community league level and for Juventus U-18.

Mr. Bhardwaj is married with three children.

October 14, 2009