Draft:Gourav Vallabh
Gourav Vallabh | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Rajasthan |
| Occupation(s) | Professor, Economist, Politician |
| Known for | Member, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (until 2024) |
Gourav Vallabh is an Indian academic, economist, and politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was previously a national spokesperson for the Indian National Congress and is known for his televised economic debates and political commentary. In 2024, he was appointed as a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Vallabh was born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and has academic ties to both Rajasthan and Jharkhand due to his professional tenure in Ranchi.[6] He holds a PhD in finance and has taught accountancy and economics at management institutes including Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi.[7]
Academic career
[edit]Before entering politics, Vallabh was a professor and finance expert. He became widely known through televised debates on economic policy, especially on topics like GST and national budgeting.[8]
Political career
[edit]Vallabh became a spokesperson for the Indian National Congress, frequently appearing on national television. In 2023, he contested the Rajasthan Assembly elections from Udaipur but lost.[9][10]
In April 2024, Vallabh resigned from the Congress Party, stating ideological differences over what he termed “anti-Sanatan” slogans and criticism of economic contributors.[11][12][13][14]
Hours later, he joined the BJP and was formally inducted by senior party leaders.[15][16]
Appointment to PMEAC
[edit]In May 2024, Vallabh was appointed as a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, alongside academics and economists from Delhi University and the Delhi School of Economics.[2][17]
Public image
[edit]Vallabh became a popular face during TV debates, particularly after a viral exchange with a BJP spokesperson regarding the number of zeros in a trillion.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "गौरव वल्लभ को पीएम की आर्थिक सलाहकार परिषद में मिली अहम जिम्मेदारी". OneIndia. 8 May 2024.
- ^ a b "PM's new economic advisory committee announced, four members from DU, DSE get place". Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ Express Web Desk (4 April 2024). "Who is Gourav Vallabh, the latest leader to resign from Congress and join BJP?". Indian Express. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ HT News Desk (4 April 2024). "Who is Gourav Vallabh, why did he resign from Congress; can't raise anti‑Sanatana slogans". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ प्रभांशु रंजन (4 April 2024). "Gaurav Vallabh Profile: जीरो की बात करने वाले गौरव वल्लभ कैसे बने राजनीति के हीरो, कांग्रेस छोड़ अब भाजपा के लिए करते दिखेंगे बहस". NDTV Rajasthan. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "गौरव वल्लभ का होमटाउन राजस्थान, कनेक्शन झारखंड और दिल्ली से". NBT. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "कौन हैं गौरव वल्लभ जो कांग्रेस छोड़कर बीजेपी में शामिल हो गए". BBC Hindi. 4 April 2024.
- ^ "गौरव वल्लभ, जिन्होंने पूछा था ट्रिलियन में कितने जीरो". NewsTak. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "गौरव वल्लभ ने लड़ा था उदयपुर से चुनाव". Aaj Tak. 4 April 2024.
- ^ Sheikh, Sajid. "गौरव वल्लभ उदयपुर से रघुबर दास के खिलाफ मैदान में थे". Bhaskar. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Can't raise anti-Sanatan slogans or abuse wealth creators: Gourav Vallabh". Business Standard. 4 April 2024.
- ^ "गौरव वल्लभ बोले: न तो सनातन के विरोध में नारे लगा सकता हूं, न ही wealth creators को गाली दे सकता हूं". Financial Express. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Congress leader Gourav Vallabh resigns citing ideological discomfort". LiveMint. 4 April 2024.
- ^ ""Can neither raise 'anti‑Sanatan' slogans nor abuse wealth creators", says Gourav Vallabh after quitting Congress". Business Today. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "गौरव वल्लभ बीजेपी में शामिल". NDTV. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Gourav Vallabh joins BJP less than a day after quitting Congress". Economic Times. 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Prof. Gourav Vallabh gets important post in PM's economic panel". PressNote. 9 May 2024.
- ^ "गौरव वल्लभ कौन हैं, जो बीजेपी में शामिल हो गए?". Zee News. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
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