Pratibha Patil
Indian politician, 12th President of India
Born
December 19th, 1934
90 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Served as the 12th President of India from 2007 to 2012. Practiced law prior to entering politics and held various positions in state and national government. Worked in the Indian National Congress for several decades, contributing to legislative processes and policy formulation. Contributed to women's empowerment and education initiatives throughout political career.
Served as the first female President of India
Held the position of Governor of Rajasthan
Promoted initiatives for women's rights and education
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