Rajya Sabha MP
S. Jaishankar
Cabinet Minister · External Affairs · Gujarat
Rajya Sabha – Gujarat Constituency · Gujarat
BJPMember of Parliament
- State: Gujarat
- Position: Rajya Sabha MP
- Party: BJP
- Gender: Male
- Age: 71 · DOB 9 Jan 1955
- Father: Late Shri Krishnaswamy Subrahmanyam
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About
S. Jaishankar is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Gujarat, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the current term running from to . He is listed as diplomat by profession. Rajya Sabha records list 2 terms in the House. He currently serves as a Cabinet Minister in the Union Government, holding External Affairs. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is S. Jaishankar?
S. Jaishankar represents Gujarat in the Rajya Sabha, the Council of States in India's Parliament, as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state's Legislative Assembly. His current term runs from to .
According to his Rajya Sabha biodata, he was born on in New Delhi. His father's name is recorded as Late Shri Krishnaswamy Subrahmanyam.
Ministerial role
S. Jaishankar is currently Cabinet Minister – External Affairs in the Union Council of Ministers (Government of India), according to the official list of the Council of Ministers with portfolios (List of Council of Ministers with Portfolios, as on 25.07.2026 (pmindia.gov.in)). Portfolios can change; the official list is the authoritative source.
S. Jaishankar's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2023 Rajya Sabha election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 20,09,28,804 (about Rs 20.1 crore)
- Total liabilities: Rs 1,12,500 (about Rs 1.1 lakh)
- Criminal cases declared: 0
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
Positions held (official record)
- Nov. 2000 - June 2004: Ambassador of India to Czech Republic
- Jan. 2007 - July 2009: High Commissioner of India to Singapore
- Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2013: Ambassador of India to China
- Dec. 2013 - Jan. 2015: Ambassador of India to U.S.A.
- Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2018: Foreign Secretary, Government of India
- - and onwards: Minister of External Affairs
- July 2019: Elected to Rajya Sabha
- Aug. 2023: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
- State
- Gujarat
- Position
- Rajya Sabha MP
- Party
- BJP
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 71 · DOB 9 Jan 1955
- Father
- Late Shri Krishnaswamy Subrahmanyam
- Spouse
- Shrimati Kyoko Somekawa Jaishankar
- Marital
- Married
- Profession
- Diplomat
- Education
- Doctorate
- Terms
- 2
- Membership
- Sitting
- Children
- 2 son(s), 1 daughter(s)
Accountability
What citizens say
2023
Election result
- Assets declared
- Rs 20,09,28,804 (as declared in 2023 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 1,12,500 (as declared in 2023 Rajya Sabha affidavit; sum of itemised liabilities)
- Criminal cases declared
- 0
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Who is S. Jaishankar?
S. Jaishankar is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Gujarat, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the current term running from 19 August 2023 to 18 August 2029.
Is S. Jaishankar a minister?
Yes. S. Jaishankar is Cabinet Minister – External Affairs in the Union Council of Ministers (Government of India), as per the official list of the Council of Ministers with portfolios (as on 25.07.2026).
Which state does S. Jaishankar represent in the Rajya Sabha?
He represents Gujarat in the Rajya Sabha, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat record.
Which party does S. Jaishankar belong to?
He belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as per the Rajya Sabha record.
When does S. Jaishankar's Rajya Sabha term end?
His current term began on 19 August 2023 and ends on 18 August 2029, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
What is S. Jaishankar's educational qualification?
According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: B.Sc., M.A. (Political Science), M.Phil., Ph.D. (International Relations); Educated at University of Delhi, Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
How many terms has S. Jaishankar served in the Rajya Sabha?
His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 2 terms.
What assets has S. Jaishankar declared?
In his 2023 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 20,09,28,804 (about Rs 20.1 crore) and liabilities of Rs 1,12,500 (about Rs 1.1 lakh).
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Timeline
Parliamentary career
– : Member from Gujarat, Rajya Sabha (current term; Rajya Sabha Secretariat)
Nov. 2000 - June 2004: Ambassador of India to Czech Republic
Jan. 2007 - July 2009: High Commissioner of India to Singapore
Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2013: Ambassador of India to China
Dec. 2013 - Jan. 2015: Ambassador of India to U.S.A.
Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2018: Foreign Secretary, Government of India
- and onwards: Minister of External Affairs
July 2019: Elected to Rajya Sabha
Aug. 2023: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
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(Entries above the current term are from the member's official Rajya Sabha biodata 'positions held', quoted as published.)
Current (as of Oct 2026): Cabinet Minister – External Affairs
Sources & last updated
Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.
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