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Pratibha Patil

Jan 10th, 2012
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Pratibha Devisingh Patil is the 12th President of the Republic of India and first woman to hold the office. She was sworn in as President of India on 25 July 2007, succeeding Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and after defeating her rival Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.

She is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC), was nominated for the presidency by the ruling United Progressive Alliance and Indian Left.

Pratibha Devisingh Patil was born in Jalgaon District, Maharashtra. She received her early education from RR Vidyalaya, Jalgaon and later completed her Masters in Political Science and Economics at the Moolji Jaitha College, Jalgaon. She obtained her Bachelor of Law degree from Government Law College, Mumbai.

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  • Born : 19 December 1934, Nadgaon, British India (now India)
  • Political party  : Indian National Congress
  • Spouse : Devisingh Ransingh Shekhawat
  • Alma mater  : Mooljee Jetha College, Jalgaon , Government Law College, Mumbai
  • Profession  : Lawyer
  • Religion : Brahma Kumari

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