New Delhi: Indian politicians are often in news for all wrong reasons.Critics laugh at them for lacking competence to solve complex issues of governance but a close look at their educational qualifications turns out to be a pleasant surprise. Indian parliament has got members who are not only well educated but also have impressive degrees from renowned institutions.Let's have a look at the educational qualifications of some prominent Indian politicians:1. Manmohan Singh: Our Prime Minister has bagged numerous degrees. Not only did he complete his masters in Arts (Economics) from Punjab University with distinction but he also received first class honors from Cambridge University. He has also got a D. Phil. from Oxford University in UK2. LK Advani: One of the prominent leaders of opposition, this BJP leader is a law graduate from Government law College, Mumbai. He did his schooling from St. Patricks High School, Karachi and later took admission into D.G. National College, Hyderabad Sindh.3. Raj Babbar: Babbar, an actor turned politician, is a national School of Drama pass out. He is a graduate in theater.4. P Chidambaram: Our Finance Minister holds three degrees; B.Sc., B.L and MBA. He completed his masters in business administration from the prestigious Harvard University.5. Varun Gandhi: He holds a B.Sc degree in Economics that he completed from London University.6. Rahul Gandhi: Rahul had to complete his graduation from University of Florida under a false name due to security issues following the assassination of his father, Rajiv Gandhi. He also completed his M. Phill from Cambridge University.7. Suresh Kalmadi: The commonwealth Games organizer graduated from Fergusson College, Pune. He also went to Air Force Flying College.8. Sushma Swaraj: The opposition leader has completed her bachelors in Arts with major in Sanskrit and Political Science from Haryana. She also has a LL.B. degree from Punjab University.9. Mayawati: BSP leader Mayawati holds multiple degrees. She completed her B.A from Delhi University, B.Ed from Ghazaiabad and later completed her LL.B. from Delhi University.10. Kapil Sibal: The Human Resource development minister did his masters in Arts from Delhi University. He also holds an LL.M. degree from the Harvard Law School.11. Lalu Prasad Yadav: He is a law graduate and did his masters political science from Patna University.12. Mulayam Singh Yadav: He ownes multiple degrees. B.A. from K.K. College in Etawah, B.T from A.K. College, Shikohabad and M.A. in political science from Agra University.13. Akhilesh Yadav: Akhilesh is a graduate in Civil Engineering from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore and completed his masters in environmental engineering from University of Sydney.14. Manohar Parrikar: Chief Minister of Goa is graduate in metallurgical engineering from IIT Mumbai. He also is the first IIT pass out to become a Chief Minister.15. Sachin Pilot: He is a B.A. graduate from St. Stephens College. He gained his masters degree MBA from IMT Ghaziabad and his second MBA from Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania.
