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Robert Vadra
Indian businessman (born )
Robert Vadra (born 18 April ) is an Indian entrepreneur, and the husband of Member of Parliament from Wayanad LSSmt.
Rahul gandhi: Varun Manian Views: Trending Now!! Tools Tools. In January , Vadra issued a notice in print newspaper distancing himself from his father and brother as they were misusing his relationship with the Nehru—Gandhi family to make money while promising jobs and other favours.
Priyanka Gandhi.[1][2] He is the son-in-law of former Prime Minister of IndiaShri Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi and the brother-in-law of Rahul Gandhi.
Early life and family
Robert Vadra was born to Rajendra and Maureen Vadra on 18 April His father's family is of Punjabi descent settled in Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh.[3] His paternal family is originally from Sialkot in present-day Pakistan.
Rajendra's father moved to India at the time of partition.[4] His mother Maureen (née McDonagh) is of Anglo Indian origin, with roots stretching back to Scotland. Rajendra was a resident of Civil Lines, Moradabad and ran a diamond trading along with brass and wood handicrafts business.[citation needed] Rajendra Vadra has only completed his high school education.[5]
Robert Vadra's brother Richard died by suicide and his sister Michelle died in a car accident in [6][7] His father was found dead on April 3, in City Inn, a guest house in the Yusuf Sarai area of Delhi.
Politics
In January , Vadra issued a notice in print newspaper distancing himself from his father and brother as they were misusing his relationship with the Nehru–Gandhi family to make money while promising jobs and other favours.[8] Following this, Sonia Gandhi, the then Congress president also issued a notice to all Congress CMs, state unit heads and senior party members to stay away from Vadra and his family.[9]
Until , while Vadra was mostly in the background, he became a target for several opposition parties after the anti-corruption movement, India against corruption made allegations against him.[10] These allegations got further politicization after several instances of Congress party spokespersons defending allegations on Vadra, stating he was a soft target.[11]
While Vadra is not into INC active politics he has been actively campaigning for his brother-in-law Rahul Gandhi and mother-in-law Sonia Gandhi.
In the Lok Sabha elections of , he campaigned actively across India for several candidates.[12] Recently on his 50th birthday, when asked about his intent to join active politics, Vadra stated it would happen 2–3 years later.[13] He mulled a run in the Indian general election, but did not file nomination.[14]
References
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"DLF-Robert Vadra controversy: A news round-up". Mint. Retrieved 29 October
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- ^Bureau, ABP News (15 May ). "Priyanka cites husband's root at maiden rally in Punjab; Vadra endorses statement". . Retrieved 8 September
- ^Priyanka's father-in-law hanged himself: Police sources. Times of India.
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"Behind a Real-Estate Empire, Ties to India's Gandhi Dynasty". Wall Street Journal. ISSN Retrieved 6 June
- ^Sawhney, Anubha (20 September ). "Another tragedy in Vadra family".Robert vadra biography wife Rajendra's father moved to India at the time of partition. The Times of India. Robert Vadra , now 55 years old, was born into a business family on April 18, , in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. Land dealings with DLF group in brought him to limelight in the recent times.
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- ^"10 facts to know about Robert Vadra, the stylish son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi". IndiaTV.
- ^"Love's Favours Lost | Outlook India Magazine". Outlook (India). Retrieved 15 March
- ^"Sonia Closes Door on Vadras".
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- ^Fuwad, Ahamad (1 June ). "Robert Vadra: A dark spot in Gandhi family or a soft political target? 5 controversies surrounding the 'Damad'". . Retrieved 15 March
- ^Thomas, Soumya (3 September ). "Gurugram land deal case: Congress defends Robert Vadra, alleges 'malicious witch-hunt' by PM Modi".Robert vadra biography He initially joined his family business but dropped out of college to focus on expanding their ventures. Retrieved 8 September Priyanka Gandhi. Read Edit View history.
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- ^"Robert Vadra to campaign for Congress 'all over India'; to accompany Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi to Amethi, Rae Bareli". Firstpost. 7 April Retrieved 12 March
- ^"Robert Vadra celebrates his 50th with family". . Archived from the original on 25 April Retrieved 15 March
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