Who Is Petal Gahlot? Indian Diplomat Who Shredded Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif At UNGA

Last Updated:September 27, 2025, 08:14 IST

Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot rebuffed Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA, earning praise for her poise and musical covers like Bella Ciao and Lost On You.

Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot. (United Nations/YouTube)

When Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched into a familiar attack on India at the United Nations General Assembly this week, it was Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot who delivered a fiery and fact-packed rebuttal. Gahlot’s speech calling out Islamabad for “absurd theatrics” and “glorifying terrorism” quickly drew attention back home.

Born in New Delhi, Petal Gahlot studied political science at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, before completing her master’s degree at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi. She joined the prestigious Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 2015 and has steadily built a reputation as a poised, articulate representative of India on the global stage.

Over the last decade, Gahlot has handled a range of assignments. She served as assistant secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi, as third and second secretary at the Embassy of India in Paris, and as Consul at the Consulate General of India in San Francisco.

Away from the corridors of diplomacy, Gahlot has a creative side. She is a regular guitar player and singer, often sharing her passion for music with friends and colleagues.

Her musical prowess came to the forefront when she performed a cover of the iconic Italian song “Bella Ciao,” which gained widespread recognition on Twitter. Her rendition of “Lost On You” by LP is another testament to her musical abilities.

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