Anupriya Patel was born on April 28, 1981, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Delhi and a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University in Kanpur.
Patel is a prominent leader of the Apna Dal (Sonelal), a political party based in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Anupriya Patel comes from a political family. Her father, Sone Lal Patel, was a prominent leader and founder of the Apna Dal party.
Patel entered politics following her father's footsteps and became actively involved in the Apna Dal party's activities.
She was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) from Mirzapur constituency in the 16th Lok Sabha elections held in 2014.
Anupriya Patel served as the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare in the Government of India from 2016 to 2019.
During her tenure as a minister, Patel focused on various healthcare initiatives aimed at improving public health infrastructure and accessibility to healthcare services.
Patel has been a vocal advocate for the rights of marginalized communities, especially those belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and the Dalit communities.
Anupriya Patel continues to be an influential political figure in Uttar Pradesh, actively participating in state and national politics, and advocating for the welfare of the people, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds.