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'''Kanishka Singh''' (born 1978) is an Indian [[politician]]. He is a political aide to the Congress MP and President, [[Rahul Gandhi]]. | '''Kanishka Singh''' (born 1978) is an Indian [[politician]]. He is a political aide to the Congress MP and former President, [[Rahul Gandhi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/news/cong-mp-quits-party-attacks-rahul-coterie-news-national-jegqCrjihhg.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091114081547/http://sify.com/news/cong-mp-quits-party-attacks-rahul-coterie-news-national-jegqCrjihhg.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-11-14 |title=Cong MP quits party, attacks Rahul 'coterie' |website=[[Sify]] |date=2008-05-16 |accessdate=2013-10-05}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
He was born to [[Shilendra Kumar Singh|S. K. Singh]], an [[Indian Foreign Service|IFS officer]], former foreign secretary and ex-governor of [[Rajasthan]] and Manju. He is a computer engineer | He was born to [[Shilendra Kumar Singh|S. K. Singh]], an [[Indian Foreign Service|IFS officer]], former foreign secretary and ex-governor of [[Rajasthan]] and Manju. He is a computer engineer<ref name="indianexpress1">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/candidate-sonia/3912/0 |title=Candidate Sonia |publisher=Indian Express |date=2006-05-06 |accessdate=2013-10-05}}</ref> and went to [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]].<ref>[http://www.caravanmagazine.in/Story.aspx?StoryID=1017&Page=2 ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111018153828/http://www.caravanmagazine.in/Story.aspx?StoryID=1017&Page=2 |date=18 October 2011 }}</ref> He did his MBA from [[Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania|Wharton]]. His elder brother Shashank Singh, is a [[Harvard]] MBA and works in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/20/stories/2009022057410500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107085614/http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/20/stories/2009022057410500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-07 |title=Other States / Rajasthan News : Rahul in Jaipur to attend wedding |date=2009-02-20 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-10-05}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Kanishka Singh started his career as an [[ | Kanishka Singh started his career as an [[investment banker]] on [[Wall Street]]<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/may/09/india.randeepramesh |title=The latest face of the Gandhi dynasty comes to claim his own &#124; World news |work=The Guardian |date=2007-05-09 |accessdate=2013-10-05}}</ref> working with merchant banking firm [[Lazard Freres|Lazard Freres & Co]] in New York, before he decided to join up with Rahul Gandhi.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/PoliticsNation/Congs-F1-driver-his-team/articleshow/4540863.cms |title=Cong's F1 driver & his team - Economic Times |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2009-05-17 |accessdate=2013-10-05}}</ref> He also worked with the [[World Bank]].{{cn|date=July 2025}} | ||
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
He entered politics in 2003 being part of the team that was behind [[Delhi]] chief minister [[Sheila Dikshit]]'s electoral campaign. | He entered politics in 2003 being part of the team that was behind [[Delhi]] chief minister [[Sheila Dikshit]]'s electoral campaign. | ||
After writing an article for Outlook magazine, proved to be a turning point in his career. | After writing an article for Outlook magazine, proved to be a turning point in his career.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/why-sonia-is-like-john-kerry/223548 |title=Why Sonia Is Like John Kerry | first=Kanishka | last=Singh |publisher=Outlookindia.com |date=12 April 2004 |accessdate=12 November 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/latest-headlines/story/rahul-treks-to-hideaway-in-himalayas-59085-2009-10-22 |title=Rahul treks to hideaway in Himalayas : Latest Headlines, News - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2009-10-23 |access-date=2013-10-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Rahul-Gandhi-the-organisation-man/articleshow/4544420.cms |title=Rahul Gandhi, the organisation man - Economic Times |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2009-05-18 |accessdate=2013-10-05}}</ref> 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.<ref name="indianexpress1"/> | ||
With his vital role alongside [[Rahul Gandhi]], Kanishka Singh has also been named in the list of the most powerful Indians in 2012 where he has been ranked at no. 31. | With his vital role alongside [[Rahul Gandhi]], Kanishka Singh has also been named in the list of the most powerful Indians in 2012 where he has been ranked at no. 31.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-most-powerful-indians-in-2012-no.-3140/916155 |title=The most powerful Indians in 2012: No. 31-40 |publisher=Indian Express |date=2012-02-24 |accessdate=2013-10-05}}</ref> | ||
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Kanishka Singh | |
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| Political aide to Rahul Gandhi | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1978 (age 47–48)<ref>"Austerity express: With 'waiting list' stamp, Rahul confirms berth". Indian Express. 16 September 2009. Retrieved 5 October 2013.</ref> New Delhi |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Residence | New Delhi |
Kanishka Singh (born 1978) is an Indian politician. He is a political aide to the Congress MP and former President, Rahul Gandhi.<ref>"Cong MP quits party, attacks Rahul 'coterie'". Sify. 16 May 2008. Archived from the original on 14 November 2009. Retrieved 5 October 2013.</ref>
Early life
He was born to S. K. Singh, an IFS officer, former foreign secretary and ex-governor of Rajasthan and Manju. He is a computer engineer<ref name="indianexpress1">"Candidate Sonia". Indian Express. 6 May 2006. Retrieved 5 October 2013.</ref> and went to St. Stephen's College, Delhi.<ref>[1] Archived 18 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine</ref> He did his MBA from Wharton. His elder brother Shashank Singh, is a Harvard MBA and works in Mumbai.<ref>"Other States / Rajasthan News : Rahul in Jaipur to attend wedding". The Hindu. 20 February 2009. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2013.</ref>
Career
Kanishka Singh started his career as an investment banker on Wall Street<ref>"The latest face of the Gandhi dynasty comes to claim his own | World news". The Guardian. 9 May 2007. Retrieved 5 October 2013.</ref> working with merchant banking firm Lazard Freres & Co in New York, before he decided to join up with Rahul Gandhi.<ref>"Cong's F1 driver & his team - Economic Times". Economictimes.indiatimes.com. 17 May 2009. Retrieved 5 October 2013.</ref> He also worked with the World Bank.[citation needed]
Political career
He entered politics in 2003 being part of the team that was behind Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit's electoral campaign.
After writing an article for Outlook magazine, proved to be a turning point in his career.<ref>Singh, Kanishka (12 April 2004). "Why Sonia Is Like John Kerry". Outlookindia.com. Retrieved 12 November 2018.</ref><ref>"Rahul treks to hideaway in Himalayas : Latest Headlines, News - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 23 October 2009. Retrieved 5 October 2013.</ref><ref>"Rahul Gandhi, the organisation man - Economic Times". Economictimes.indiatimes.com. 18 May 2009. Retrieved 5 October 2013.</ref> 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.<ref name="indianexpress1"/> With his vital role alongside Rahul Gandhi, Kanishka Singh has also been named in the list of the most powerful Indians in 2012 where he has been ranked at no. 31.<ref>"The most powerful Indians in 2012: No. 31-40". Indian Express. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2013.</ref>
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