Pavan Varma

Pavan Varma
Varma speaking at a book launch in Nehru Centre, London, in 2005, when he was its director
National Chief Spokesperson Jan Suraaj Party
Assumed office
23 January 2025
General Secretary of Janata Dal (United)
In office
10 November 2016 – 29 January 2020
MP of Rajya Sabha for Bihar
In office
23 June 2014 – 7 July 2016
Indian Ambassador to Bhutan
In office
May 2009 – January 2013
Preceded bySudhir Vyas
Succeeded byVP Haran
Indian High Commissioner to Cyprus
In office
8 August 2001 – 23 January 2004
Preceded byShyamala B Cowsik
Succeeded byNeelam D. Sabharwal
Personal details
BornPavan Kumar Varma
(1953-11-05) 5 November 1953
Nagpur, India
PartyJan Suraaj Party
Other political
affiliations
AITC (2021-22)
JD(U) (2016–20)
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Pavan K. Varma (born 5 November 1953) is an Indian politician, author, and former diplomat who served as India’s Ambassador to Bhutan and High Commissioner to Cyprus. He has also served as the Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Bihar. He is also a widely published author, known for his works on Indian culture, identity, and politics.