Kanishka Singh
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Kanishka Singh is an Indian politician
. He is a political aide to the Congress MP and General Secretary, Rahul Gandhi
.
, former foreign secretary and ex-governor of Rajasthan and Manju. He is a computer engineer and went to St. Stephens College where his classmate was Rahul Gandhi. He did his MBA from Wharton
. His elder brother Shashank Singh, is a Harvard MBA and works in Mumbai.
.
's stunning sweep of the assembly polls held that year.
After writing an article for Outlook magazine, proved to be a turning point in his career. He has been a constant companion of Rahul Gandhi, ever since he won the Amethi seat in 2004. Among his contributions, a customised Request Management System software for speedy processing of appeals and grievances from Amethi. For Sonia Gandhi
's election, He was in charge of door-to-door campaigning in the Saraini Assembly segment.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He is a political aide to the Congress MP and General Secretary, Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and member of the parliament of India, representing the Amethi constituency. His political party is the Indian National Congress.-Early life and career:...
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Early life
Born to LateS. K. Singh, an IFS officerIndian Foreign Service
The Indian Foreign Service is the foreign service of India. It is the body of career diplomats of India.The Indian Foreign Service is part of the Central Civil Services of the Government of India...
, former foreign secretary and ex-governor of Rajasthan and Manju. He is a computer engineer and went to St. Stephens College where his classmate was Rahul Gandhi. He did his MBA from Wharton
Wharton
-Academic institutions:*Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania*Wharton Center for Performing Arts, at Michigan State University-Places:*Wharton, Cheshire, England*Wharton, Cumbria, England*Wharton, New Jersey*Wharton, Ohio*Wharton, Texas...
. His elder brother Shashank Singh, is a Harvard MBA and works in Mumbai.
Career
Kanishka Singh started his career as an Investment banker on the Wall Street. working with merchant banking firm Lazard Freres & Co in New York, before he decided to join up with Rahul Gandhi. He also worked with the World bankWorld Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
.
Political career
He entered politics in 2003, working quietly in the background, being part of the team that was behind Delhi chief minister Sheila DikshitSheila Dikshit
Sheila Dikshit is the Chief Minister of Delhi. She is from the Indian National Congress. Dikshit was sworn in as the Chief Minister for a third consecutive term of the Government of Delhi state in January 2009 after pulling a victory in November 2008 state elections...
's stunning sweep of the assembly polls held that year.
After writing an article for Outlook magazine, proved to be a turning point in his career. He has been a constant companion of Rahul Gandhi, ever since he won the Amethi seat in 2004. Among his contributions, a customised Request Management System software for speedy processing of appeals and grievances from Amethi. For Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi is an Italian-born Indian politician and the President of the Indian National Congress, one of the major political parties of India. She is the widow of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi...
's election, He was in charge of door-to-door campaigning in the Saraini Assembly segment.