Priyanka Chaturvedi

Priyanka Vickram Chaturvedi (born 19 November 1979) is an Indian politician serving as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra and Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena (UBT). Previously, she was one of the National Spokespersons of the Indian National Congress. She has also been a columnist for Tehelka, Daily News and Analysis and Firstpost. As a trustee of two NGOs, she works to promote children's education, women's empowerment and health. She also runs a book review blog which is amongst the top ten blogs of its type in India.

Early life and education

Chaturvedi was born on 19 November 1979 and was raised in Mumbai. Her family hails from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. She did her schooling at St. Joseph's High School in Juhu and graduated in commerce from the Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Vile Parle, in 1999. She has been married to Vickram Chaturvedi since 19 November 1999 and has two children.

Career

Chaturvedi started her career as director of MPower Consultants, a media, PR and event management company. She is a trustee of Prayas Charitable Trust, which runs two schools to provide education to under-privileged children. In 2010, she was selected as a participant in ISB's 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Certificate programme, a global initiative supported by the Goldman Sachs Foundation for women entrepreneurs.

Chaturvedi hosts an interview programme called Meri Kahaani on Rajya Sabha TV.

Politics

Indian National Congress

Chaturvedi joined the Indian National Congress in 2010, becoming general secretary of the Indian Youth Congress from North-West Mumbai in 2012.