Pawan Khera

Politician, Public speaker, Social activist

Indian Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Public speaker, Social activist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/07/1968
Age58 years
BirthplaceUdaipur, Rajasthan, India
ReligionHindu
Zodiac SignLeo

Latest News about Pawan Khera

11/06/2026

Pawan Khera was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka alongside senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Mansoor Ali Khan. The win marked his parliamentary debut and a major step in his national political career. He was later sworn in as a Rajya Sabha member during the Monsoon Session on 20 July 2026.

20/02/2025

The Supreme Court granted Congress leader Pawan Khera interim bail till 28 February 2025 in connection with multiple FIRs linked to remarks made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The case followed his detention by Assam Police from Delhi airport, which triggered a wider political controversy.

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Bio/Wiki

Pawan Khera is a prominent Indian politician and the national spokesperson of the Indian National Congress (INC).
He is known for his sharp political commentary, television debates, and strong speeches in press meetings.
Before entering politics, he worked as a journalist in the early 1980s.
He is often recognized for his distinctive style, including smoking hookah on various occasions.

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Delhi University
Delhi University (Shri Ram College of Commerce)
IIMC Delhi

Personal Life

Pawan Khera was raised in Delhi after being born in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
He is married to Dr. Kota Neelima, an author and politician who became the general secretary of TPCC in December 2022.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
WifeDr Kota Neelima (author and politician)
SiblingsRupam Khera (d. 22 May 2021, after fighting Covid-19)

Career

Politics
Political PartyIndian National Congress (INC)
Political Journey
  • 1989: Joined the youth wing of the Indian National Congress (INC)
  • 1991: Left the Indian National Congress (INC)
  • 1998: Re-joined the Indian National Congress (INC)
  • 1998: Appointed as the personal secretary to the former chief minister of New Delhi Sheila Dikshit
  • 2021: Appointed as the national spokesperson of the Indian National Congress
  • 2022: Appointed as the chairman of the Media & Publicity Department of the All India Congress Committee (AICC)
  • 2015: Represented the Indian National Congress in political debates
  • 2019: Appointed as the convenor of a poll committee before the Lok Sabha elections
  • 2022: Participated in the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi
  • June 2026: Appointed as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha
Current RoleMember of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chairman of the Media & Publicity Department of AICC

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Pawan Khera is an Indian politician, public speaker, and social activist.
2. In February 2023, Pawan made headlines for addressing the Prime Minister of India in a unique way during a press conference in New Delhi.
3. Before entering politics, Pawan worked as a journalist in the early 1980s.
4. Pawan left the Congress party in 1991 after the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister.
5. He rejoined the Congress party in 1998 and served as a personal secretary to Sheila Dikshit.
6. Pawan's sister, Rupam Khera, passed away in May 2021 due to Covid-19.
7. He is often seen smoking hookah on various occasions.
8. Pawan has been representing the Indian National Congress in political debates since 2015.
9. He was appointed as the convenor of a poll committee before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
10. In December 2022, Pawan's wife, Dr Kota Neelima, became the general secretary of TPCC.
11. Pawan took part in the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022 led by Rahul Gandhi.
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