Political career Sitharaman joined the BJP in 2006 and was appointed as a spokesperson for the party in 2010. In May 2016, she was one of the 12 candidates nominated by the BJP to contest the Rajya Sabha elections due on 11 June 2016. She successfully contested her seat from Karnataka.
Who is Nirmala Sitharaman’s husband?
Parakala Prabhakarm. 1986
Nirmala Sitharaman/Husband
Why was Nirmala Sitharaman made the finance minister?
A two-time Rajya Sabha MP, Sitharaman created history when she became the first full-time woman finance minister of India to propel the country out of an economic slowdown and address challenges like job creation, mounting bad loans and slowing investment.
What is the age of Nirmala Sitharaman?
62 years (August 18, 1959)
Nirmala Sitharaman/Age
Is Piyush Goyal a chartered accountant?
Piyush Goyal was an all-India second rank holder in CA Final Chartered Accountant and second rank holder in Law in Mumbai University.
Who is first woman Defence minister of India?
List
| Name | Country | Mandate start |
|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi | India | 30 November 1975 |
| 14 January 1980 | ||
| Dame Eugenia Charles | Dominica | 1985 |
| Benazir Bhutto | Pakistan | 4 December 1988 |
Where is Nirmala Sitharaman now?
Nirmala Sitharaman is an Indian politician and a member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She currently serves as the Finance Minister of India. She is also head of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Who was the best finance minister of India?
Pranab Mukherjee (May 2009 – Continuing) Pranab Mukherjee (Feb 2009 – May 2009)