Pratibha Patil

ModernPoliticianIndia1934 — ?

First female president of India.

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Quick Facts

Born

1934

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)19

Political (20%)42

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score46.9

Pratibha Patil — Complete Timeline

1985 AD

Served as a minister in the Maharashtra governmentPolitical Action

Patil served as a minister in the Maharashtra state government, holding portfolios including Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, and Tourism. She was a prominent figure in the state's Congress party.

State MinisterMaharashtraSocial Welfare

Impact: regionalconstructive

1991 AD

Elected to the Lok SabhaPolitical Action

Patil was elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, from the Amravati constituency. She served multiple terms and held various parliamentary positions.

Lok SabhaParliamentCongress Party

Impact: nationalconstructive

2004 AD

Served as Governor of RajasthanPolitical Action

Patil was appointed Governor of Rajasthan, the first woman to hold the office in the state. She served until her election as President, focusing on education and women's empowerment.

GovernorRajasthanWomen's Empowerment

Impact: regionalconstructive

2007 AD

Elected President of IndiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Patil was elected as the 12th President of India, becoming the first woman to hold the office. She defeated opposition candidate Bhairon Singh Shekhawat in a decisive victory.

PresidencyFirst Woman PresidentElection

Impact: nationalconstructive