Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Vepa Shyam Rao |
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| Nickname | Swami Ji |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey (Semi-Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | St Xavier's College, Kolkata |
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| Educational Qualification | Degree in Law and Commerce |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Public Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening to Music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried (Celibate) |
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| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
Family
| Spouse | N/A |
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Career
| Political Party | Arya Sabha |
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| Political Journey |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Agnivesh was born into an orthodox Hindu family. | |
| He lost his father at the age of 4 and was raised by his maternal grandfather, who served as a Diwan of a princely state. | |
| After completing his studies, he became a lecturer at St Xavier’s College in Kolkata. | |
| He practiced law under Sabyasachi Mukherji, who later became the Chief Justice of India. | |
| Agnivesh resigned as Education Minister to protest the Haryana government's actions against workers opposing bonded labor. | |
| In 1994, he was appointed Chairperson of the United Nations Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery. | |
| He was honored with the Alternative Nobel Peace Prize, known as 'the Right Livelihood Award,' for his efforts against bonded labor. | |
| From 2004 to 2014, he served as the President of the World Council of Arya Samaj. | |
| Agnivesh actively participated in campaigns against female foeticide and corruption. | |
| He authored several books and served as editor of 'Rajdharma' and 'Kranti Dharmi' magazines. |
