Dr. Priyanka Maurya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 August 1988 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery |
| Alma mater | Jiwaji University, Gwalior |
| Occupation | Indian homeopath, social worker, politician |
| Political party | Bhartiya Janta Party (2022- Present) |
| Spouse(s) | Abhishek Kumar |
| Awards | Template:UBL |
Dr. Priyanka Maurya, an 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]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
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.[3][4]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
She married Abhishek Kumar on December 7, 2015, and enjoys traveling and cooking.
Political career[edit | edit source]
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.[5][6][7]
Awards[edit | edit source]
She received the Women of Excellence Award (2020) and multiple Corona Warrior Award for her contributions.[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "मरीजों को जली दाल, कच्ची रोटी देने पर बिफरीं महिला आयोग की सदस्य". 25 December 2024.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "आजमगढ़ पहुंचीं महिला आयोग की सदस्य: डॉक्टर प्रियंका मौर्या बोली-हर महिला की सुनी जाए समस्या; जाना उनका हाल - Azamgarh News". Dainik Bhaskar. 16 October 2024.
- ↑ 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 हिन्दी). 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.
- ↑ "Press Trust of India".