Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/01/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Bansuri Kaushal |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Barrister At Law | from Inner Temple |
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| BA (Hons) English Literature | University of Warwick |
| Law Degree | BPP Law School, London |
| Master of Studies | University of Oxford |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Hometown | New Delhi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Swaraj Kaushal (Lawyer and the former Governor of Mizoram) |
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| Mother | Sushma Swaraj (Politician) |
| Siblings | None |
Career
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (March 2023-present) |
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| Political Journey | 2024: Won the New Delhi Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 78,370 votes against AAP's Somnath Bharti |
| Legal Career | Enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi in 2007; practices law in the Supreme Court; appointed Additional Advocate General for the State of Haryana |
Favourites
| Food | Cake, Chocolate, Candy |
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| Car | Mercedes-Benz |
| Music Instrument | Flute |
| Favourite Holiday Destination | Paris |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bansuri, the daughter of the late Sushma Swaraj, grew up in New Delhi. | |
| 2. She was named after Lord Krishna's flute due to her mother's devotion to him. | |
| 3. Bansuri practices law in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India. | |
| 4. Since 2007, she has been handling civil, criminal, commercial, tax, and constitution-related cases and is affiliated with Legasis Partners. | |
| 5. In 2012, she was honored by 'SIES - Rise With Education.' | |
| 6. She met Hillary Clinton in 2013 and had a mild stroke in 2015, leading to her admission to AIIMS. | |
| 7. Bansuri has represented multinational corporations, individuals, and corporate entities. | |
| 8. Lalit Modi mentioned her in a tweet alongside seven other lawyers in 2014. | |
| 9. On her 30th birthday, she received a unique cake from her loved ones. | |
| 10. She is a devoted follower of Lord Krishna and enjoys painting in her free time. | |
| 11. Her mother, Sushma Swaraj, passed away in 2019 due to a cardiac arrest at AIIMS. | |
| 12. In 2023, Bansuri entered active politics as the co-convener of Delhi BJP's legal cell. | |
| 13. Bansuri fulfilled her mother's wish by paying a fee of Re 1 to lawyer Harish Salve for his services in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case at the ICJ. |