Indian-American Vedant Patel to be interim spokesperson of the US State Department. Know who is he.

Indian American Vedant Patel will be serving as the interim spokesperson of the US State Department, as Ned Price is going to step down this month.

According to the announcement made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Patel will take over the position of interim spokesperson.

Price will continue to work directly for Antony Blinken at State Department. Ned Price began to work as a US Department of State spokesperson on January 20, 2021, according to the statement.

Patel, born in India and raised in California, is a graduate of the University of California-Riverside and the University of Florida. Patel served as an Assistant Press Secretary and spokesperson for President Biden, where he honed his skills in handling media relations and communications strategy.

Patel has also worked on several political campaigns, including those of Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Mike Honda, where he served as Communications Director. His experience in shaping the public image of political candidates and officials has made him a valuable asset to the Democratic Party.

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