Priyanka Chaturvedi is an Indian politician and the national spokesperson of the Indian National Congress. He is also an entrepreneur and blogger. Let’s know some more interesting information about Priyanka Chaturvedi’s life, her family, biography and other facts.
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Biography/Wiki
Priyanka Chaturvedi was born on 19 November 1979 (age 39 years; as in 2018) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He was educated at St. Joseph’s High School, Juhu, Mumbai and completed his Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounts from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. He studied Entrepreneurial Studies from the Indian School of Business. Priyanka was always fond of reading. She also runs her own book blog where she interviews authors, reviews books, keeps followers updated on book events, organizes book launches and other book-related events. Apart from being a book blogger, entrepreneur, columnist and a social activist, Chaturvedi is also a speaker for the Indian National Congress party. She was also selected for the ISB (Indian School of Business) 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Programme, a specialization program supported by the Goldman Sachs Foundation for women entrepreneurs.
Priyanka during her college days
Family, Husband and Caste
Priyanka Chaturvedi was born in a Hindu family to Chandrakant Chaturvedi (father). Mother’s name is not known. He has one brother and three sisters. There is not much information about the names of her siblings.
Priyanka Chaturvedi’s parents
Priyanka is married to Vikram Chaturvedi who works as a Channel Marketing and Program Manager at IBM India. The couple is blessed with a son, Arnav Chaturvedi and a daughter, Anitra Chaturvedi.
livelihood
After graduation, Priyanka started her career as Director of Empower Consultants (media, PR and event management company). She is also a columnist giving her opinions on various newspapers and online sites. She is also a trustee of 2 NGOs and works further to empower women and provide education to underprivileged children. In 2010, Priyanka entered politics and was appointed General Secretary of the Indian Youth Congress. Gradually, she became popular across social media for supporting and defending the policies of the Congress Party and eventually, she was appointed as the national spokesperson of the Indian National Congress Party. She is often seen on TV advocating for women empowerment, child rights, education and health. She has been listed among the top 10 Indian women politicians.
On 19 April 2019, she left the Indian National Congress and joined Shiv Sena.
Priyanka Chaturvedi addressing a press conference in the presence of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray
Reportedly, she was not happy with the reinstatement by the Congress of some party workers in Mathura who had misbehaved with her at a press conference. In her resignation letter to Rahul Gandhi, Ms Chaturvedi said,
Over the last few weeks, a few things have convinced me that my services are not valued in the organization and that I have reached the end of the road. At the same time, I also feel that the more time I spend in the organization will be at the cost of my self-respect and dignity.
Priyanka Chaturvedi’s tweet about resignation from Congress
Controversy
- In July 2018, a 36-year-old man from Gujarat threatened to rape Chaturvedi’s daughter on Twitter. She took immediate action and filed a complaint against him. Within hours, Mumbai Police traced the man and eventually arrested him.
First there should be wrong allegations against me in the name of Lord Ram, then there should be indecent remarks about my daughter. If you feel any shame then drown yourself in a little water and then die otherwise Lord Ram will teach you to be like a mean minded person.cc @MumbaiPolice Please take action. https://t.co/Ujs7wLia9v
– Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) 1 July 2018
Awards/Honors
- In 2017, Priyanka was honored as an “Inspirational Woman of Maharashtra” for her excellence in the field of politics.
- She was honored by the All Ladies League and the Women’s Economic Forum as a “Distinguished Woman Creating a Better World for All”.
Favourite Things
- Priyanka likes to read books written by Indian authors.
- He likes to read books like The Palace of Illusion, Jaya, A Fine Balance etc.
fact
- Priyanka was a participant in the “Asian Forum on Global Governance” event organized by the Observer Research Foundation and Zeit Stiftung in 2015.
- She was part of a delegation of young political leaders who represented India in London to understand the democratic system of the United Kingdom.
- His hobbies include photography and travelling.
Categories: Biography
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