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Rahul Gandhi



The scion of the Nehru-Gandhi clan is being projected by many as the future 'prime minister' of the nation.

Claim to Fame: Son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and current UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

Poltitical Party: Indian National Congress

Constituency: Amethi in Uttar Pradesh

Education: M.Phil. in Development Economics, Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University.

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Sachin Pilot




The suave MP is one the most net savvy members in the current Lok Sabha.

Claim to Fame: Son of former Union Minister Rajesh Pilot and former MP Rama Pilot

Poltitical Party: Indian National COngress

Constituency: Dausa in Rajasthan

Education: B.A. (Hons), MBA Educated at St. Stephens College, University of Delhi, and Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.

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Raj Thackeray



The firebrand leader has often had a brush with the law. Activists of his party -- the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena -- had last year unleashed violence against north Indians residing in Mumbai.

Claim to Fame: Nephew of Shiv Sena leader Balasaheb Thackeray.

Poltitical Party: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena

Constituency: While Thackeray might not contest the forthcoming election, his Maharashtra Navnirman Sena could play a spoiler in some constituencies.

Education: BFA from JJ College of Arts, Mumbai

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Jitin Prasada



A young political leader with wide-ranging interests, Jitin Prasada has a prominent lineage to boast of. Born on 29 November, 1973, Jitin has a keen interest for social service.

Claim to Fame: Son of former Union minister Jitendra Prasada.

Poltitical Party: Indian National Congress

Constituency: Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh

Education: MBA, Educated at Sri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi and IMI, Delhi

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Milind Deora



Milind Deora was elected to Parliament in the 2004 general elections from the prestigious South Mumbai constituency at the age of 27, making him one of the youngest MPs ever.

Claim to Fame: Son of Petroleum Minister Murli Deora.

Poltitical Party: Indian National Congress

Constituency: South Mumbai in Maharashtra

Education: BBA, Educated at Sydenham College, Mumbai and Boston University, USA

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Kanimozhi



Born in 1968 in Chennai, Kanimozhi is a Tamil poetess, journalist and politician. She became a Rajya Sabha member in 2007.

Claim to Fame: Daughter of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

Poltitical Party: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Constituency: Rajya Sabha member from Tamil Nadu

Education: MA in economics from Ethiraj College Chennai

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Supriya Sule



The daughter of Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, Sule runs schools for tribals, works for disabled & wants her school children to compete with the best. She delared assets worth Rs 42 crore when she was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2006.

Claim to Fame: Daughter of Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar

Poltitical Party: Nationalist Congress Party

Constituency: Baramati in Maharashtra

Education: B.Sc from Jaihind College, Mumbai

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Akhilesh Yadav




Akhilesh Yadav has been actively and consistently struggling for the all-round development of the rural poor, farmers, workers and downtrodden. He has spent 90% of the MPLADS funds available to him.

Claim to Fame: Son of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav

Poltitical Party: Samajwadi Party

Constituency: Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh

Education: B.E., M.E. Educated at University of Mysore

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Jyotiraditya Scindia




Jyotiraditya Scindia, who represents the Guna constituency in Madhya Pradesh, is expected to give a boost to Congress' poll campaign. He will need to prove himself as much more than his father' son

Claim to Fame: Son of former Union Minister Madhavrao Scindia

Poltitical Party: Indian National Congress

Constituency: Guna in Madhya Pradesh

Education: M.A., MBA, Educated at Doon School, Dehradun, Harvard University and Stanford University, California

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Sukhbir Singh Badal




The Punjab deputy chief minister has previously been elected to the Lok Sabha twice and also served one term in the Rajya Sabha.

Claim to Fame: Son of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

Poltitical Party: Shiromani Akali Dal

Constituency: Faridkot in Punjab

Education: B.A (Hons) Economics, M.A (Economics), MBA Educated at Panjab University, Chandigarh and California State University, Los Angeles (USA)

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Rajbir Singh




The son of former BJP leader Kalyan Singh, Rajbir was in the news recently for his entry into the Samajwadi Party, which has promised to field him in the forthcoming elections.

Claim to Fame: son of Former UP chief minister Kalyan Singh

Poltitical Party: Samajwadi Party

Constituency:

Education:

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D Purandeswari



As a first term Lok Sabha MP from Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, Purandeswari brought to the fore several problems relating to agriculture, education, public health, science & technology, mother-child welfare, natural calamities, and the problems faced by weavers and artisans in the country and raise these issues forcefully in the House for appropriate redress.

Claim to Fame: Daughter of Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister NT Rama Rao.

Poltitical Party: Indian National Congress

Constituency: Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh

Education: B.A. (Literature) and Graduate in Gemology, Educated at South Indian Educational Trust and Women College, Chennai and Gemological Institute of India.

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Dayanidhi Maran




Dayanidhi Maran has inherited politics from his late father who dedicated his entire life to the services of the downtrodden and the oppressed classes. He is a voracious reader and takes keen interest in areas of current affairs, political science, social science, commerce, finance, global trade and information technology.

Claim to Fame: Son of former Union Minister Murasoli Maran and nephew of DMK chief Karunanidhi.

Poltitical Party: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Constituency: Chennai Central in Tamil Nadu

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Anbumani Ramadoss



Education: B.A. (Economics) Educated at Loyola College, Chennai

Anbumani Ramadoss is the youngest minister in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's cabinet. Recently, the health minister was in the news for imposing a nation-wide ban on public smoking.

Claim to Fame: Son of PMK founder M Ramadoss

Poltitical Party: Pattali Makkal Katchi

Constituency: Rajya Sabha Member from Tamil Nadu

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Agatha Sangma



A lawyer, environmentalist and an amateur photographer, 27-year-old Agatha Sangma is India's youngest Member of Parliament.

Claim to Fame: Daughter of former Union minister Purno Sangma.

Poltitical Party: Nationalist Congress Party

Constituency: Tura in Meghalaya

Education: M.A in Environmental Management, Diploma in Cyber Laws, Diploma in

Corporate Laws, Diploma in Human

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Munnabhai Ki Amar Katha



Rights Laws; Diploma in Securities & Investment Laws



Actor Sanjay has decided to plunge into politics. The Samajwadi Party has announced his candidature from Lucknow.

His association with the SP is surprising given that his father Sunil Dutt was a Congress member of Parliament. Dutt's sister Priya Dutt is a Congress MP from the Mumbai North West constituency.

However Dutt's conviction under the Arms Act in the 1993 riots case could hinder his political ambitions.

Image: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt waves to the crowd, after announcing he would contest the forthcoming Parliament elections on an Samajwadi Party ticket, from Lucknow on January 17, 2009.

Education: MBBS from Madras Medical college