Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/01/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Religion | Buddhism |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Priyanka Gandhi Vadra |
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| College/University | Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Blood Group | O-negative |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm (5' 8") |
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| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Figure Measurements | 34-26-34 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| B.A. in Psychology | Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi |
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| M.A. in Buddhist Studies | University of Sunderland, UK (Completed 2010) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 18/02/1997 |
Family
| Father | Rajiv Gandhi (Former Prime Minister of India, Died 1991) | ||||||||||||
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| Mother | Sonia Gandhi (Ex-President of Indian National Congress) | ||||||||||||
| Siblings | Rahul Gandhi | ||||||||||||
| Spouse | Robert Vadra | ||||||||||||
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Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
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| Political Journey |
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| Current Position | Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (Wayanad, Kerala) |
| Position Start Date | 28/11/2024 |
Favourites
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| Favourite Book | Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Favourite Politician | Sonia Gandhi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Priyanka enjoyed reading Indian Independence books and Hindi stories in her childhood, a hobby she continues today. | |
| 2. Her first political speech was delivered at the age of 16 or 17. | |
| 3. Priyanka's aunt, Maneka Gandhi, and cousin, Varun Gandhi, are both politicians in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | |
| 4. Until 2019, Priyanka's involvement in politics was limited as she primarily campaigned for her family members in Amethi and Raebareli. | |
| 5. In a 1999 interview with BBC, Priyanka mentioned her lack of inclination towards politics. | |
| 6. On January 23, 2019, Priyanka officially joined politics as the General Secretary of the Congress Party for Eastern Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 7. Priyanka Gandhi shares her father's passion for photography. | |
| 8. A practitioner of Vipassana and a follower of Buddhist Philosophy, Priyanka Gandhi integrates these practices into her life. | |
| 9. Luna, Priyanka's pet dog, accompanied Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in January 2023. | |
| 10. After her father's assassination in 1991, Priyanka and her brother Rahul received their education through private tutoring at home due to security concerns. | |
| 11. She attended Welham Girls' School in Dehradun until 1984, when she transitioned to day schools in Delhi following her grandmother Indira Gandhi's assassination. |