Biography in brief: Born June 10, 1971, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Bobby Jindal is known for his rapid rise in public service. He earned a BS from Brown University and an MLitt from New College, Oxford. Jindal served as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana from 2005 to 2008, and then as the Governor of Louisiana from 2008 to 2016. He was the first Indian American governor in U.S. history and chaired the Republican Governors Association from 2012 to 2013. In 2011, he received the Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
Public service highlights:
- U.S. Representative for Louisiana (2005–2008)
- Governor of Louisiana (2008–2016)
- First Indian American governor in U.S. history
- Former chair, Republican Governors Association (2012–2013)
- Awards: Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award (2011)
Discography notes: Bobby Jindal is not a musician, and this page does not list musical discography. For official statements, biographies, and speaking engagements, refer to his verified profiles below.
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