Pratibha Patil

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    Early Life & Education

    1. December 19, 1934 – Born in Nadgaon, Maharashtra.
    2. 1950s – Completed a Master’s degree in Political Science Economics from Mooljee Jetha College, Jalgaon.
    3. 1962 – Earned a Law degree from Government Law College, Mumba
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    Entry into Politics & Maharashtra Politics

    1. 1962 – Elected as an MLA from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, at age 27 (Indian National Congress).
    2. 1967 – 1985 – Re-elected as an MLA for four consecutive terms.
    3. 1972 – 1978 – Served as Deputy Minister for Education, later handling portfolios in Social Welfare, Tourism, and Housing.1
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    National Politics & Rajya Sabha

    1.1985 – 1990 – Elected to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament).
    2.1991 – 1996 – Elected as an MP from Amravati, Maharashtra, and served in the Lok Sabha.
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    Governorship of Rajasthan

    1. 2004 – Appointed as the Governor of Rajasthan, the first woman to hold this position.
    2. 2007 – Resigned as Governor after being nominated for the Presidency.
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    Presidency of India

    1. July 25, 2007 – Became the 12th President of India, making history as the first woman President.
    2. 2007 – 2012 – Advocated for women's empowerment, education, and social welfare.
    3. 2011 – Undertook multiple state visits to improve India’s international relations.
    4. July 25, 2012 – Completed her term and was succeeded by Pranab Mukherjee.