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"Pawan Khera" (born 31 July 1968) is an Indian politician, national spokesperson of the Indian National Congress (INC), and chairman of the party's media and publicity department. He formerly served as the political secretary to "Sheila Dikshit", the former "Chief Minister" of Delhi. Khera is known for his outspoken views and criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Apart from his political career, he is a public speaker, social activist, and associated with various NGOs and civil society groups.

Early life and education
Pawan Khera was born on 31 July 1968 in Delhi, India. He completed his graduation from Delhi University.

Political career
Khera began his political career as a youth leader at the age of 21. He briefly left the INC after the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 but returned to the party in 1998 as Sheila Dikshit's political secretary. Khera held this post until 2013 when Dikshit's government lost power.

As the national spokesperson of the INC, Khera is recognized for his critical views of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In February 2023, he was booked by police in Assam and Uttar Pradesh for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Modi during a press conference. Khera was arrested by the Assam Police at the Delhi airport on 23 February 2023 but was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court on 24 February 2023.

Public speaking and activism
In addition to his political endeavors, Khera is an active public speaker and has participated in numerous debates and discussions on television and online platforms. He is also involved with several NGOs and civil society groups working on issues such as education, health, environment, and human rights.