Here are Women in Politics: 10 Strong Faces for Lok Sabha Elections.
History has witnessed the mastery of women in politics, again and again. From Marie Antoinette to Queen Elizabeth, women around the world have often held the political baton firmly in their hands whenever necessary. India has seen such influential women politicians from time to time. Their policies and political qualities were praised by many, and criticized by many. However, their contribution to the development of the country can hardly be ignored.
Sonia Gandhi
She needs no introduction. The all-in-all of All India Congress, Sonia Gandhi’s tenure as the Congress president has been the longest in its century-old history. She is also the chairperson of the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA).
Sushma Swaraj
Seven-time MP and three-time Senator, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj was the Union External Affairs Minister of India. She was the second woman to hold the post after Indira Gandhi.
Sheila Dixit
Sheila Dikshit was the Chief Minister of Delhi from 1998 to 2013. She is a senior member of the Congress party. Dixit led the National Party to three consecutive electoral victories in the capital. He became Governor of Kerala on March 11, 2014. However, on August 25, 2014, he resigned.
Jayalalithaa
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa Jayaram was also the general secretary of the All India Annadravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). She joined politics in 1982. In 1984, and became a Rajya Sabha MP.
Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee, better known as the first woman Chief Minister of West Bengal, dethroned the 34-year-old Left Front government in the state. She is also the first female train conductor in the country. In 1997, she started the Trinamool Congress, an anti-Left party to strengthen his position in West Bengal.
Mayavati
Mayawati is now the most powerful Dalit leader in India. A four-time chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, he belongs to the upper echelons of the Jat caste, caste and scheduled community. His strong influence in UP politics has been adored by political leaders and commoners across the state.
Vasundhara Raje Scindia
Vasundhara Rajesindia, the first woman Chief Minister of Rajasthan is one of the most powerful women politicians in India. Vasundhara Raja was introduced to active politics by her mother Vijay Raj Scindia, a prominent BJP leader. Vasundhara was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on
Ambika Soni
Ambika Soni has served as Union Information and Broadcasting Minister. Currently a Member of Parliament, Soni represents Punjab in the Rajya Sabha. He was introduced to the Congress by Indira Gandhi in 1969. He is also an old family acquaintance of the Gandhi family.
Supriya Sule
Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule, daughter of Maratha leader Sharad Pawar. He is an integral part of the new generation of Indian politicians. Many believe that the successor to Supriya Pawar will be the head of the National Congress Party.
Agatha Sangma
Agatha Sangma, daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma, is a former Lok Sabha member. He became the youngest Minister of State when he took over the Ministry of Rural Development. In the 2009 assembly elections, he represented Tora constituency in Meghalaya.
These women represent a range of political views and industries, and demonstrate a broad spectrum of talent and leadership in Indian politics.
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