Pakistan PM's Comments at UN and India's Reaction
At the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke about suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and attempted to put the blame on India. Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot responded strongly. She said facts cannot be altered through unrelated allegations. This generated curiosity about her life.
Early Life and Education
Petal Gahlot was born to a Rajput family in Maharashtra. She pursued Political Science from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Subsequently, she received her master's degree from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi. In 2015, she became a part of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and started her diplomatic service.
Career in Foreign Service
In the last ten years, Gahlot has served in some important positions:
- Served as Under Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs' European West Division.
- Served in Indian missions in Paris and San Francisco.
- Appointed as First Secretary to the Indian Mission to the United Nations.
She is known as a clear and firm voice for India in international forums. She has frequently rebutted Pakistan's accusations against India in the UN. Her recent rebuttal of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's comment once again marked her diplomatic presence.
Personal Interests
Aside from her work, Petal Gahlot is a music lover. She sings and plays the guitar in her spare time. She also posts her performances on social media. One of her songs, an Italian song entitled "Bella Ciao", gained much popularity on the internet.
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