Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/01/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts | Delhi University |
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| Master's degree | Public Administration from Himachal Pradesh University (2000) |
| Bachelor of Science | Chemistry (Hons.) from Delhi University |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 12/01/1964 |
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| Age | 59 Years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 21/01/1991 |
Family
| Wife | Radhika Maken (Director of family owned business) | ||||
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Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Maruti Grand Vitara |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ajay Maken's desire to enter politics was initially rejected by his father due to his uncles' premature deaths in politics. | |
| 2. His grandfathers, Jagat Ram and O. P. Maken, were both freedom fighters in India. | |
| 3. Lalit Maken joined politics after his brother, Satya Prakash Maken, was assassinated and became a prominent trade union leader and member of parliament. | |
| 4. Lalit Maken married Gitanjali, daughter of India's ninth president Shankar Dayal Sharma, and both were tragically killed in 1985. | |
| 5. Following the deaths of Lalit Maken and Gitanjali, Ajay Maken entered politics. | |
| 6. Ajay Maken became the youngest Union Cabinet Minister from the Congress Party in 2012, specializing in Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation. | |
| 7. He enjoys playing cricket and golf during his free time. | |
| 8. Ajay Maken is a director at Fortune IT Park Private Limited, a non-governmental corporate firm he runs with his wife and daughter. | |
| 9. In November 2022, he resigned from key positions within the Congress Working Committee but was reinstated in August 2023 to the CWC by Mallikarjun Kharge. | |
| 10. His great grandfather Shri Jagat Ram and grandfather Shri O. P. Maken were freedom fighters and hailed from the Haria town of Gujarat district, now a part of West Pakistan. | |
| 11. He was the youngest Speaker of a state legislative Assembly in 2003-2004, when he assumed that role in Delhi at the age of 39. |
Latest News about Ajay Maken
02/06/2024 Congress questions new rule on counting agents, ECI responds
31/03/2024 Congress gets fresh income tax notice worth Rs. 1,745 crore
13/03/2024 Delhi HC rejects Congress plea in tax penalty case
16/02/2024 In relief for Congress, 'frozen' bank accounts now working