Pratibha Patil
Pratibha Patil (born 19 December 1934) is an Indian politician. She was the first woman to become the President of India serving from 2007 through 2012.[1] Before becoming President, she was the Governor of Rajasthan and served as that from 2004 to 2007. One of her many achievements is Order of Aztec Eagle which she received in 2019. It is Mexico's highest civilian award.
Pratibha Devisingh Patil | |
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| 12th President of India | |
| In office 25 July 2007 – 25 July 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Manmohan Singh |
| Vice President | Mohammad Hamid Ansari |
| Preceded by | A. P. J. Abdul Kalam |
| Succeeded by | Pranab Mukherjee |
| Governor of Rajasthan | |
| In office 8 November 2004 – 23 June 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Madan Lal Khurana |
| Succeeded by | Akhlaqur Rahman Kidwai |
| Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 18 November 1986-5 November 1988 | |
| Preceded by | M. M. Jacob |
| Succeeded by | Najma Heptullah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pratibha Patil 19 December 1934 Nadgaon, Bombay Presidency, British India (now in Maharashtra, India) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | United Progressive Alliance |
| Spouse(s) | Devisingh Ransingh Shekhawat (1965–present) |
| Alma mater | University of Pune University of Mumbai |
| Website | www |
Pratibha Patil Media
The Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan administering the oath of the office of the President of India to Pratibha Patil at a swearing-in ceremony in the central hall of Parliament, in New Delhi.
President Patil addressing the Indians on the eve of Independence Day, 2007
President Patil and her husband with the Queen and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle, 2009
Ribbon bar: Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle (model 2011) – Sash of Special Category – Mexico.
