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Women Leaders in Indian Politics: Then & Now

Women have played a significant role in shaping Indian politics, breaking barriers, and leading in governance, policy-making, and social reform

Indira Gandhi

India’s first and only woman Prime Minister, known for her strong leadership and bold decisions

Sarojini Naidu

First woman President of the Indian National Congress and an important figure in the freedom struggle

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

India’s first woman Cabinet Minister and the first woman President of the UN General Assembly

Sucheta Kripalani

India’s first woman Chief Minister, known for her role in the independence movement

Jayalalithaa

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, known for her welfare schemes and mass appeal

Sushma Swaraj

Former Minister of External Affairs, admired for her diplomacy and humanitarian efforts

Sheila Dikshit

Longest-serving Chief Minister of Delhi, modernized the city’s infrastructure

Mayawati

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party, advocating Dalit rights

Sonia Gandhi

Former Congress President and a key decision-maker in Indian politics

Mamata Banerjee

First woman Chief Minister of West Bengal, known for her grassroots leadership

Smriti Irani

Union Minister, known for her work in education, women’s empowerment, and politics

Nirmala Sitharaman

India’s first full-time woman Finance Minister, handling key economic policies

Droupadi Murmu

India’s first tribal woman President, symbolizing grassroots leadership

Mehbooba Mufti

First woman Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, representing the PDP

Mahua Moitra

Outspoken TMC MP, known for her fiery speeches and stance on national issues

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