The 54-year-old BJP leader is an official spokesperson of the party since 2010 and well known for her soft and unruffled demeanour.
Nirmala Sitharaman was born in Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu) and the only woman representative among the ministers from southern part of the country. She has completed her M. Phil in International Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University and has earlier worked for Pricewaterhouse Coopers as a Senior Manager and for BBC World Service (London). In 2003, she was nominated to the National Commission for Women in Delhi. When the BJP adopted a 33% reservation for women, Nirmala came in touch with Sushma Swaraj and decided to join the BJP despite her family’s links with the Congress.
Nirmala Sitharaman is married to Dr. Parakala Prabhakar, a political commentator and television anchor, whom she met during her studies at JNU. .
Nirmala Sitharaman is married to Dr. Parakala Prabhakar, a political commentator and television anchor, whom she met during her studies at JNU. .
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