Shalini Yadav, a prominent Indian politician from Varanasi, gained widespread recognition during the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections. Her contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Varanasi constituency brought her into the national spotlight.
Wiki/Biography
Shalini Yadav was born in Varanasi in 1972 (age 47 as of 2019). Following her schooling, she pursued a degree in English Literature at Banaras Hindu University (BHU). She later completed a fashion design course in Delhi. This diverse background shaped her future career path.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
- Weight (approx.): 60 kg
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Husband
Shalini Yadav hails from a well-to-do family with a history of political involvement in Varanasi. She belongs to the Other Backward Class (OBC). While details about her parents and siblings are limited, her father’s name is known to be Ram Murti Singh Yadav. She married Arun Yadav on March 2, 1995. The couple has a daughter. Her father-in-law, the late Shyamlal Yadav, was a respected Congress leader.
Career
While working as a fashion designer, Shalini Yadav was approached by the Congress party’s leadership. Her husband’s connections within the Congress party facilitated her entry. She was nominated as the mayoral candidate for Varanasi in 2017, although she lost the election, securing approximately 1.4 lakh votes. A significant achievement nonetheless.
In a pivotal move, she parted ways with the Congress party in April 2019 due to disagreements and joined the Samajwadi Party. The Samajwadi Party subsequently chose her as their Lok Sabha candidate to challenge Narendra Modi in Varanasi. This decision followed the withdrawal of Tej Bahadur Yadav’s candidacy due to inconsistencies in his affidavit.
Address
D-63/8A-24, Anand Nagar, Mahmoorganj, Varanasi
Favourite Things
- Politician(s): Indira Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav
- Leader(s): Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Singer: Neha Kakkar
- Classical Singer: Girija Devi
Car Collection
According to her 2019 affidavit, Shalini Yadav owns two four-wheelers.
Assets/Properties
| Asset Type | Value (in Rs. Lakh) |
|---|---|
| Jewellery | 8.5 |
| Agricultural Land | 58 |
| Residential Building | 30 |
Net Worth
Based on her 2019 affidavit, Shalini Yadav’s net worth is estimated at Rs. 1.26 crore.
Facts
- Shalini enjoys traveling, reading, and listening to music.
- Her father-in-law, the late Shyamlal Yadav, had close ties to the Nehru-Gandhi family.
- She shares family connections with former President Pranab Mukherjee due to her father-in-law’s friendship with him.
- She received the Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence Award in 2018.
- She has a star tattoo on her right wrist.
Upon leaving the Congress party in April 2019, she cited issues with the party’s functioning and broken promises. She expressed dissatisfaction with the selection process and stated her happiness at receiving the Samajwadi Party’s trust.
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