Gourav Vallabh
| Gourav Vallabh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Rajasthan |
| 💼 Occupation | Professor, Economist, Politician |
| Known for | Member, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council |
| 🏛️ Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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
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
Before entering politics, Vallabh was a professor and finance expert. He had been associated with XLRI Jamshedpur and Delhi-NCR as a faculty in Finance.[8] He became widely known through televised debates on economic policy, especially on topics like GST and national budgeting.[9]
Political career
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.[10][11]
In April 2024, Vallabh resigned from the Congress Party, stating ideological differences over what he termed “anti-Sanatan” slogans and criticism of economic contributors.[12][13][14][15]
Hours later, he joined the BJP and was formally inducted by senior party leaders.[16][17]
Appointment to PMEAC
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][18]
Public image
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.[19]
References
- ↑ "गौरव वल्लभ को पीएम की आर्थिक सलाहकार परिषद में मिली अहम जिम्मेदारी". OneIndia. 8 May 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "PM's new economic advisory committee announced, four members from DU, DSE get place". 12 June 2025. 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.
- ↑ https://xlridelhi.ac.in/wps-members/dr-gourav-vallabh/
- ↑ "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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