Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Diplomat, Journalist/Writer and Social Worker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/04/1941 |
| Age | 84 years |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Punjab, British India (now Punjab, Pakistan) |
Latest News about Mani Shankar Aiyar
Mani Shankar Aiyar publicly criticized Congress leadership and Rahul Gandhi, stating he is a Gandhian, Nehruvian, and Rajivian but not a 'Rahulian.' He suggested Rahul Gandhi step down as INDIA bloc leader and proposed opposition figures like MK Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, and Tejashwi Yadav to lead instead. Congress leaders distanced themselves from his remarks, with some claiming he is no longer associated with the party.
Mani Shankar Aiyar endorsed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin as the ideal leader to unite the INDIA bloc, praising Stalin's focus on federalism issues without hindering Rahul Gandhi's PM prospects. He expressed contempt for Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, calling him a 'parrot' repeating others' words. The remarks drew rebuttals from Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, who dismissed Aiyar's views as personal opinions.
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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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| Hometown | Dehradun, Uttrakhand | ||||
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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. |