Jagat S Mehta

Jagat S Mehta is a distinguished Indian diplomat who served as the Foreign Secretary of India during the tenure of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He is known for his significant contributions to Indian foreign policy and has played a pivotal role in shaping India's diplomatic relations. As a respected figure in the Indian civil service, Mehta's legacy includes advocating for India's interests on the global stage and fostering dialogue in international affairs. He is also the grandfather of Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a political science professor at Ashoka University, who was recently in the news regarding his arrest over a controversial social media post.