Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Diplomat, Journalist/Writer, Social Worker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/04/1941 |
| Age | 85 years |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Punjab, British India (now Punjab, Pakistan) |
Latest News about Mani Shankar Aiyar
A legal case was initiated against Mani Shankar Aiyar in Jaipur after an FIR was registered over allegedly objectionable remarks made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The matter drew protests from the BJP in Jaipur and renewed attention on Aiyar's history of controversial political comments.
Mani Shankar Aiyar urged Rahul Gandhi to step down as the leader of the INDIA bloc ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, arguing that regional leaders should take the lead instead. Congress leaders publicly distanced themselves from the remarks, while Aiyar clarified that he remained a Congress member.
Mani Shankar Aiyar said he was a "Gandhian, Nehruvian, and Rajivian" but "not a Rahulian," distancing himself from Rahul Gandhi's leadership of the opposition alliance. He also backed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin as a leader who could help consolidate the INDIA bloc, prompting criticism and rebuttals from Congress figures.
At a conference in Thiruvananthapuram, Mani Shankar Aiyar predicted that the LDF led by Pinarayi Vijayan would return for a third consecutive term in Kerala. The comment triggered political criticism within Congress because it conflicted with the party's position and appeared to favor the ruling Left alliance.
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| Awards | 2006: 'Outstanding Parliamentarian Award' by the then President, Pratibha Devisingh Patil | ||||
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| Eye Color | Brown |
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| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Hindu Brahmin of Tamil origin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian |
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| Marriage Date | 14 January 1973 | ||||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is a renowned political commentator and writer. | |
| 2. Born in Laxmi Mansions, Lahore, during the era of British India. | |
| 3. His older sibling is a prominent journalist. | |
| 4. He went to Welham Boys’ School and later studied at The Doon School. | |
| 5. Studied Economics at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. | |
| 6. He served as India’s inaugural consul-general in Karachi. | |
| 7. Experienced a tumultuous early career, including reinstatement in IFS. | |
| 8. Joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1963. |