Who is Ayesha Hazarika of Assamese descent as she becomes House of Lords member, biography, age, parents and ethnicity

Who is Ayesha Hazarika of Assamese descent as she becomes House of Lords member, biography, age, parents and ethnicity

Have a look at the family, parents and biography of Ayesha Hazarika who has Assamese roots

A groundbreaking milestone has been achieved as Ayesha Hazarika, a British-Indian of Assamese heritage, assumes a position as a member of the House of Lords, the upper echelon of the British Parliament.

Who is Ayesha Hazarika of Assamese descent as she becomes House of Lords member, biography, age, parents, dad, education and ethnicity

Hailing from Upper Assam’s North Lakhimpur, Hazarika, renowned as a journalist, broadcaster, and stand-up comic, was born in Bellshill in 1975 and grew up in Coatbridge, Scotland.

Born: 15 December 1975 (age 48 years), Bellshill, United Kingdom
Education: University of Hull, Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Park School For Girls
Party: Labour Party

About Ayesha Hazarika

Ayesha Yousef Hazarika, Baroness Hazarika, MBE, born on December 15, 1975, in Bellshill, Scotland, is a prominent figure in Scottish broadcasting, journalism, and political commentary.

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Raised in Coatbridge, Hazarika pursued her education at Glasgow’s Laurel Bank before studying law at the University of Hull.

Initially aspiring to become a solicitor, her career path shifted towards journalism after she embarked on a comedy course, ultimately leading her to perform stand-up comedy alongside her job as a press officer at the Department of Trade and Industry.

Despite her initial success in comedy, Hazarika transitioned to focus on her burgeoning career in political advising post-2007.

Hazarika’s Parents & Husband

Her family, immigrants from India, settled in Scotland, where her father, Liyaqat Ali Hazarika of North Lakimpur, practiced medicine after relocating to Glasgow in the 1960s. As of now, there is no information available as to whether Ayesha Hazarika is married or who her husband is.

Net Worth

As per numerous reports, the 1.68m tall journalist turned political commentator has a net worth of around $5 million.

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On May 9, Hazarika was formally welcomed into the House of Lords as “Baroness Hazarika of Coatbridge,” clad in the traditional scarlet robes.

Expressing her gratitude on social media platform X after taking her oath, she reflected on the journey of her immigrant parents and her honor in serving as a Labour peer.

The 48-year-old also expressed her appreciation for the support and underscored the significance of the moment, particularly acknowledging the sacrifices and hard work of her immigrant parents.

For the unfamiliar, recognized for her outstanding contributions to politics, Hazarika was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2016.

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With a wealth of experience garnered from her roles as a Scottish political aide, a member of the UK Labour Party, and a law graduate from the University of Hull, she now assumes her role as a life peer in the House of Lords.

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