Priyanka Chaturvedi (Indian Politician) Biography

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Real Name

Priyanka Vickram Chaturvedi

Politics

Political Party

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)

Political Journey

Joined Indian National Congress (INC)
Became General Secretary of the Indian Youth Congress from North-West Mumbai
Quit Indian National Congress and joined Shiv Sena (UBT)
Began as Assembly Delegate of Indian Youth Congress
Elevated to National Media Panelist
Elevated to National Spokesperson position in July
Elected as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra

Current Position

Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra; Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena (UBT); National Spokesperson of Shiv Sena

School

St. Joseph's High School, Juhu

College/ University

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai	Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounts (1999)
Indian School of Business	Entrepreneurial Studies; Part of Goldman Sachs' 10000 Women programme

Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Scorpio
Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Photography, Travelling, Reading

Marital Status	Married
Husband	Vickram Narendranath Chaturvedi (Channel Marketing and Program Manager in IBM India)
Children	Aarnav Chaturvedi Anitra Chaturvedi

Father	Chandrakanta Chaturvedi
Mother	Name

Entrepreneurship	Began as Director of MPower consultants (media, PR, and event management company)
Other Roles	National spokesperson Columnist for Tehelka, Daily News and Analysis, & First Post Trustee of several NGOs focused on education, women empowerment, and health National Spokesperson of Shiv Sena Advisory board member of Femme First Foundation Advisory board member of Kautilya School of Public Policy, Hyderabad
Parliamentary Roles	Member of Parliament Standing Committee on Commerce Member of Consultative Committee on External Affairs Member of Parliament Committee on Women Empowerment

Favorite Blogs	The Greatbong Blog & Podcast Akhond of Swat Domain Maximus

1. Operates a popular book review blog ranked in the top ten in India.
2. Was a member of the delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK and the UK High Commission in 2015.
3. Took part in the 'Asian Forum on Global Governance' program.
4. Regular television panelist debating on Indian politics, women empowerment, child rights, education, and health.
5. Known for articulate speeches and strong positions on women's rights and public welfare.
6. Vital Voices Fellow (2021).