Priyanka Maurya
Dr. Priyanka Maurya | |
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| Born | 27 August 1988 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery |
| Alma mater | Jiwaji University, Gwalior |
| Occupation(s) | Indian homeopath, social worker, politician |
| Political party | Bhartiya Janta Party (2022- Present) |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress- 2020-2022 |
| Spouse | Abhishek Kumar |
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Dr. Priyanka Maurya, a Indian homeopath, social worker and politician, gained fame as the face of Congress's "Ladki Hoon Lad Sakti Hoon" campaign led by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to empower women in Uttar Pradesh. However, she later accused Congress of corruption and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Priyanka Maurya, born on 27 August 1988 in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, completed her schooling at Children College, Azamgarh, and earned a degree in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery from Jiwaji University Gwalior.[4][5]
Personal life
[edit]She married Abhishek Kumar on December 7, 2015, and enjoys traveling and cooking.
Political career
[edit]Starting in 2020 with the Congress, she rose to prominence as the face of the "Ladki Hoon Lad Sakti Hoon " campaign she joined the BJP in 2022 and is now the state Spokesperson for Uttar Pradesh BJP.[6][7][8]
Awards
[edit]She received the Women of Excellence Award (2020) and multiple Corona Warrior Award for her contributions.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dr. Priyanka Maurya". WikiFlux. 2024-05-27. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ "UP Election 2022: Congress' 'ladki hoon' mascot denied ticket, alleges rigging in procedure". The Times of India. 2022-01-15. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/azamgarh/story-dr-priyanka-maurya-inspects-azamgarh-hospital-criticizes-poor-food-and-hygiene-201735068187142.html
- ^ "Uttar Pradesh polls 2022: Priyanka Maurya likely to switch over to BJP". The Times of India. 2022-01-20. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/azamgarh/news/womens-commission-member-dr-priyanka-maurya-spoke-in-azamgarh-133815364.html
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2022-01-19). "Congress poster girl Dr Priyanka Maurya to join BJP, says ready to fight elections". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ "UP Election: लड़की हूं, लड़ सकती हूं की पोस्टर गर्ल का बड़ा आरोप- प्रियंका के सचिव ने टिकट के बदले मुझसे मांगी घूस". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ "Mulayam's relative, Cong's 'ladki hoon' poster girl join BJP". The Economic Times. 2022-01-20. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ https://www.ptinews.com/press-release/renowned-social-worker-and-homeopathy-doctor-dr-priyanka-maurya-has-been-appointed-as-a-member-of-the-uttar-pradesh-state-women-commission-by-yogi-adityanath-led-bjp-government/1849103