Petal Gahlot Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Diplomat
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	23/11/1989
Age	36 years
Birthplace	New Delhi, India

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)	Diplomat Blogger Musician
Known for	Delivering a strong rebuttal to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the United Nations General Assembly, 2025

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye Color	Light Brown
Hair Color	Medium Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	St Xavier’s College, Mumbai Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Monterey, California
Degree(s)	Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Sociology and French Literature (2005-2010) from St Xavier’s College Master of Arts in Political Science (2010-2010) from Lady Shri Ram College for Women Master of Arts in Language Interpretation and Translation (2018-2020) from Middlebury Institute of International Studies

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Singing Writing Reading

Relationships & More

Father

Sanjay Gahlot (Retired Army Official, Musician)

Siblings

Brother	Sahir Gahlot
Sister	None

Career

Overview	Petal Gahlot is a prominent Indian Foreign Service diplomat currently serving as the First Secretary at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. She began her journey in diplomacy with the Indian Foreign Service in 2015.
Roles	Under Secretary in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, focusing on the Europe West division and handling postings in Indian missions abroad. First Secretary at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, overseeing India's representation and communications in various meetings. Advisor at the United Nations, facilitating briefings and formal interventions.
Achievements	Gained public attention for her sharp rebuttal at the UN General Assembly in September 2025, addressing allegations made by Pakistan's Prime Minister. Pursued her passion for languages and international relations through extensive education and training.

Favourites

Music	Often shares guitar performances online, viral for songs like 'Bella Ciao' and 'Kabira.'
Writing	Maintains a blog 'The Scorpion’s Opinion', documenting her travels.

Style Quotient

Fashion Sense	Not explicitly mentioned.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/petalgahlot/
Twitter	https://x.com/petal_gahlot
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/petal-gahlot-3564aa357/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Petal was raised in a family dedicated to public service, inspired by her father's career.
Developed an interest in foreign languages and international affairs during her schooling.
Participated actively in debates during college, enhancing her public speaking skills.
Trained in diplomatic communication and UN procedures prior to overseas assignments.
Cultivated her musical talents alongside her diplomatic career, often collaborating with her father.