Vaibhav Gehlot is a prominent Indian businessman and politician, notably known as the son of Rajasthan’s Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot. His political career has seen him contest major elections, garnering significant attention in the Indian political landscape.

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Born on Monday, June 2nd, 1980, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Vaibhav Gehlot’s zodiac sign is Gemini. He completed his primary education at Air Force Bal Bharati School, New Delhi, followed by a Bachelor of Laws from ILS Law College, Pune. His entry into politics began with his involvement in the Youth Congress in 2004.

Initially managing his father’s political campaigns, he gained valuable experience in Jodhpur’s political dynamics. While aspiring to contest the 2009 elections, his father initially dissuaded him. However, after revisiting the idea in 2018, Ashok Gehlot, after consultation with senior party leadership, agreed to support his son’s political ambitions.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5’ 6”
• Weight (approx.): 70 kg
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family

Vaibhav Gehlot hails from the Backward Mali (Gardener) Community (OBC). His father, Ashok Gehlot, is a well-known figure in Indian politics, and his mother, Sunita Gehlot, is a homemaker. He has a sister, Sonia Gehlot, who is married.

He married Himanshi on July 15th, 2005, and they have a daughter, Kashwini Gehlot. The family is known for its involvement in various social initiatives.

Career

His journey in politics started with the Youth Congress in 2004. He became a member of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) in 2010 and served as its Secretary in 2014. His inclusion in the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in 2018 marked a significant step in his political career.

In March 2019, the Congress party officially declared him as their Lok Sabha candidate for the Jodhpur constituency. He later contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Jalore constituency.

Facts

Before fully dedicating himself to politics, Vaibhav ran a car rental company and a consultancy. His wife, Himanshi, actively participates in social work, particularly supporting children with cancer through the NGO “Initiative Helping Hands Society”. Their daughter, Kashwini, also volunteers for various NGOs and has participated in initiatives such as hair donation for children with cancer.

Following his nomination as the Lok Sabha candidate, Vaibhav expressed gratitude to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sachin Pilot for their support.

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