Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, Writer, Political Activist, Human Rights Activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/12/1969 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Surat, Gujarat |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Aakar Patel
30/04/2025
The Karnataka High Court temporarily stayed the Enforcement Directorate’s money-laundering case against Amnesty International India and Aakar Patel. The order paused further action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act while the matter continued in court.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Writing columns against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Narendra Modi; leading Amnesty International India and advocating for civil liberties and human rights |
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| Designation | Activist, Journalist, Literary writer |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda |
| Field of Study | Textile Technology |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Reading translated texts of Greek and Roman literature |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 14/12/1998 | ||||||||
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Career
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| Notable Work | Co-authored the 'Rights and Wrongs' report on the 2002 Gujarat riots by the Editors Guild; Member of jury for People's Union for Civil Liberties independent tribunal investigating 2023-2025 Manipur violence |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Aakar is proficient in reading and writing Urdu. | |
| 2. In 2014, Aakar translated Saadat Hasan Manto's book 'Why I Write' into Hindi. | |
| 3. Being labeled as anti-national by BJP supporters is something Aakar experienced. | |
| 4. Investigative authorities conducted a raid at Amnesty International India during Aakar's tenure as head. | |
| 5. Aakar holds a strong affection for dogs. | |
| 6. Aakar has been seen smoking and drinking on multiple occasions. | |
| 7. He was prevented from leaving India in April 2022 due to a look-out circular issued by the CBI, related to his former role as head of Amnesty International India. | |
| 8. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) imposed a fine of Rs 10 crore on Aakar Patel in July 2022, citing FEMA violation in connection with Amnesty International India. | |
| 9. In December 2023, the CBI named Patel in a supplementary chargesheet in connection with its ongoing probe against Amnesty International India. |
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