Shashi Tharoor
Indian politician and former minister
Born
March 9th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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A prominent Indian politician, served as Minister of External Affairs from 2009 to 2010. Held various positions within the United Nations, including Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information. Elected to the Lok Sabha multiple times, representing Thiruvananthapuram since 2009. An accomplished author with a number of best-selling books on Indian politics and history. Engaged in debates on social issues and India's place in global politics.
Served as Minister of External Affairs (2009-2010)
Represented Thiruvananthapuram in Lok Sabha
Worked as Under-Secretary-General at the UN
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