Bio
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Gopalkrishna Devdas Gandhi |
| Profession | Retired IAS Officer and Diplomat |
| Major Designations | □ In 1968, became an IAS Officer of Tamil Nadu Cadre.□ From 1968 to 1985, served the Tamil Nadu Government in different capacities.□ From 1985 to 1987, remained Secretary to Vice-President of India.□ In 1992, became Minister (Culture) in High Commission of India, UK and Director, The Nehru Centre, London, UK.□ In 1996, served as High Commissioner of India to South Africa and Lesotho.□ From 1997 to 2000, remained Secretary to President of India.□ In 2000, High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka.□ In 2002, served as Ambassador of India to Norway, and Iceland.□ In 2003, retired from IAS.□ On 14 December 2004, appointed Governor of West Bengal.□ From December 2011 to May 2014, served as the Chairman of Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai.□ From 5 March 2012 to May 2014, served as the chairman of governing body of Indian Institute of Advanced Study, and President of its society.□ On 11 July 2017, he became Opposition’s choice for Vice President of India. |
Physical Stats & More
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters-173 cmin meters-1.73 min Feet Inches-5’ 8” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms-75 kgin Pounds-165 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | White |
Personal Life
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 22 April 1946 |
| Age (as in 2017) | 71 Years |
| Birth Place | Delhi, British India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Delhi, India |
| School | Not Known |
| College | St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University |
| Educational Qualifications | A Master’s Degree in English Literature from St. Stephen’s College of Delhi University |
| Family | Father- Devdas Gandhi (Journalist)Mother- Lakshmi GandhiBrothers- Rajmohan Gandhi (a biographer and a research professor), Ramchandra Gandhi (an Indian philosopher)Sister- Tara Bhattacharjee (Gandhi)Paternal Grandfather-Mahatma GandhiMaternal Grandfather- C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling |
| Major Controversies | While delivering a lecture at the 15th D P Kohli Memorial, he made a controversial comment on CBI. He said, “[The CBI] is seen as the government’s hatchet, rather than honesty’s ally. It is often called DDT — meaning not the dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane, the colourless, tasteless, odourless insecticide it should be, but the department of dirty tricks.” |
Favourite Things
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Favourite Leader | Mahatma Gandhi |
Girls, Affairs and More
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Tara Gandhi |
| Children | Son- NoneDaughters- 2 |
Money Factor
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Net Worth (approx.) | Not Known |
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