Quick Info
| Profession | Diplomat |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
Latest News about Petal Gahlot
01/10/2025
Petal Gahlot delivered India’s right of reply at the United Nations General Assembly after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made remarks on Kashmir and regional tensions. She strongly rejected Pakistan’s claims, accused it of shielding terrorist groups, and reiterated India’s position that outstanding issues between the two countries must be addressed bilaterally.
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Bio/Wiki
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| 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) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Medium Brown |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Father | Sanjay Gahlot (Retired Army Official, Musician) |
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| Siblings | Sahir Gahlot |
| Spouse | IAS Officer (Name not publicly disclosed) |
Family
| Spouse | IAS Officer (Name not publicly disclosed) |
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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 after securing All India Rank 96 in the UPSC exam. |
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Favourites
| Music | Often shares guitar performances online, viral for songs like 'Bella Ciao', 'Kabira', and 'Lost On You' by LP. |
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| Writing | Maintains a blog 'The Scorpion’s Opinion', documenting her travels. |
Style Quotient
| Fashion Sense | Not explicitly mentioned. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/petalgahlot/ | |
| https://x.com/petal_gahlot | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/petal-gahlot-3564aa357/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Petal was raised in a family dedicated to public service, inspired by her father's career. | |
| 2. Developed an interest in foreign languages and international affairs during her schooling. | |
| 3. Participated actively in debates during college, enhancing her public speaking skills. | |
| 4. Trained in diplomatic communication and UN procedures prior to overseas assignments. | |
| 5. Cultivated her musical talents alongside her diplomatic career, often collaborating with her father. | |
| 6. Met her spouse, an IAS officer, during training at LBSNAA in 2015. | |
| 7. Failed the UPSC exam in 2013 but succeeded in 2015. |