Pratibha Patil Biography and Timeline

Birth of Pratibha Patil

Birth of Pratibha Patil.

Education

Pratibha Patil completes her studies in Jalgaon before beginning a career in law and politics.

Election

Pratibha Patil wins election to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Jalgaon.

Deputy Minister

After re-election, Pratibha Patil serves as a deputy minister in the Maharashtra government.

Minister of Social Welfare

Appointed Cabinet Minister, Social Welfare, Government of Maharashtra.

Public Health and Social Welfare

Pratibha Patil serves as a Maharashtra cabinet minister responsible for public health and social welfare.

Minister of Prohibition

Appointed Cabinet Minister, Prohibition, Rehabilitation and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra.

Minister of Education

Appointed Cabinet Minister, Education, Government of Maharashtra.

Leader of Opposition

When the Congress(Urs) come to power in Maharashtra, Appointed Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly.

Minister of Urban Development and Housing

Appointed Cabinet Minister, Urban Development and Housing, Government of Maharashtra.

Minister of Civil Supplies

Appointed Cabinet Minister, Civil Supplies and Social Welfare, Government of Maharashtra.

Rajya Sabha

Pratibha Patil enters the Rajya Sabha and later serves as its Deputy Chairperson from 1986 to 1988.

Committee of Privileges

Pratibha Patil chairs the Rajya Sabha Committee of Privileges and serves on the Business Advisory Committee.

Maharashtra Pradesh

Appointed President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee.

Chairman

Appointed Chairman, House Committee, Lok Sabha.

Governor

Pratibha Patil becomes Governor of Rajasthan.

Role range: 2004-2007

Election

The United Progressive Alliance nominates Pratibha Patil as its candidate for the 2007 presidential election.

First Woman President

Pratibha Patil takes office as India's first woman President and the twelfth holder of the office.

Role range: 2007-2012