India is a democratic country. As per the constitution, the rank of President is the highest. Smt Pratibha Patil is the first woman President of India.
Smt Pratibha Patil was born on 19 December, 1934 in a small village of Jalgaon district in Maharashtra. She received her education in Maharashtra. She was married to Sh. Devi Singh Shekhawat of Rajasthan.
Smt Pratibha Patil has been a successful advocate. Later she joined politics. She became an MLA in Maharashtra first in 1962. She remained MLA till 1985. She served the Maharashtra government as urban development, education, tourism, health, cultural and social welfare minister. She also became the leader of opposition in Maharashtra assembly. In 1985, she was elected the member of Rajya sabha. She was elected deputy chairman in the rajya sabha also. She was appointed governor of Rajasthan in 2004. She is a dedicated and hardworking politician.
On 25th July 2007, Smt Pratibha Patil created history. She was sworn in as the first Indian woman President. At the age of 72, she became the 13th President of India. Under her experienced leadership, the country will make great progress.
