Varun Gandhi, a prominent figure in Indian politics, hails from the renowned Nehru-Gandhi family. This detailed biography explores his life, career, and contributions to the nation.
Wiki/Biography
Feroze Varun Gandhi was born on March 13, 1980, in Delhi. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He received his education at Rishi Valley School, Modern School, C.P. New Delhi, and the British School, New Delhi. He later pursued a BSc in Economics (Hons.) from the London School of Economics and Political Science via distance learning.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
- Weight (approx.): 75 kg
- Eye color: Black
- Hair color: Black
Family, Caste & Wife
Varun Gandhi’s lineage is deeply rooted in Indian political history. His father, Sanjay Gandhi, was a politician, and his mother, Maneka Gandhi, is a prominent environmentalist and politician. His grandmother was the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and his grandfather was the journalist Feroze Gandhi. His great-grandfather was Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, and his great-grandmother was Kamala Nehru, a freedom fighter. His uncle, Rajiv Gandhi, also served as Prime Minister. His aunt, Sonia Gandhi, was the President of the Indian National Congress. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are his cousins.
He is married to Yamini Roy Chowdhury, a graphic designer, and they have a daughter, Anasuya Gandhi. The couple sadly lost another daughter, Aadya Priyadarshini, at the age of four months.
Career
Varun Gandhi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2004. His political career includes significant victories in various Lok Sabha elections. He served as the General Secretary of the BJP, becoming the youngest person ever to hold this position.
Beyond his political roles, Varun Gandhi is a prolific writer, contributing articles and columns to numerous newspapers and magazines including The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Asian Age, The Hindu, Outlook, Malayala Manorama, Lokmat, Rajasthan Patrika, Punjab Kesari, Amar Ujala, Sandesh, Bartaman, Sakshi and others. He has also authored books, including a collection of poems, “The Otherness of Self,” and “A Rural Manifesto: Realizing India’s Future Through Her Villages,” focusing on the Indian rural economy.
Controversies
Varun Gandhi’s career has not been without controversy. A 2009 speech during an election campaign led to accusations of inciting communal tension and legal proceedings. Further controversies arose from disputes regarding his academic credentials and allegations made by others.
Net Worth
His estimated net worth (as of 2019) is approximately ?60 crore.
Favourite Things
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Musician | Bob Dylan |
| Author(s) | Ruben Banerjee, Rana Safvi |
| Poet | Pritish Nandy |
| Book(s) | ‘The Nobel Lecture’ by Bob Dylan, ‘Naveen Patnaik’ by Ruben Banerjee, ‘City Of My Heart’ by Rana Safvi, ‘Laxminama: Monks, Merchants, Money and Mantra’ by Anshuman Tiwari, ‘Mumbai Fables’ by Gyan Prakash |
| Movie | Loving Vincent |
Facts
- Varun Gandhi’s father died in a plane crash when Varun was three months old.
- His mother introduced him to politics during the 1999 election campaign.
- His second book of poems, “Stillness,” was a bestseller.
- He offered his residence to Anna Hazare during the anti-corruption movement.
- He founded an analytics company called ‘Rajdhani’.
- He pledged to donate his MP salary to support farmers’ families.
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