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Political Leaders

List of Vice-Presidents of India

The Vice-President of India is the second-highest ranking government official in the executive branch of the Government of India, after the President. The Vice-President also has the legislative function of acting as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The Vice-President acts as President in the event of death, resignation, or removal of the President until a new President is chosen by the electoral college for maximum 6 months. During this period, the Vice President shall not perform the duties of the office of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. [… Next …]

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Political Leaders

List of Presidents of India

The President of India ( Rashtrapati ) is the head of state and first citizen of India. The President is also the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of India. The President is elected by an electoral college composed of elected members of the parliament houses, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and also members of the Vidhan Sabha, the state legislative assemblies. The current President is Pratibha Patil, was elected as the 12th President of India in 2007. She is also the first woman to serve as President of India. [… Next …]

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Political Leaders

List of Prime Ministers of India

The Prime Minister of India is a paramount political office. The Prime Minister is the leader of the largest majority party in the Parliament. The party which wins the majority in any election selects its leader who takes oath as Prime Minister as per the constitutional provisions. Prime Minister then, forms the Ministry by choosing politicians from his party or allied parties, who take oath as Ministers / Ministers of States, as per his decision. The office of Prime Minister hold much importance for governance as all major policy decisions are routed through this office. [… Next …]

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India's Top 10

Top 10 Women Politicians of India

Today, in India, women have ventured in every sector. India is a country which has always respected women and that is the reason why women have been encouraged to join different spheres of social revolution including politics. Due to India’s social attitude and joint family structure, women have been very successful as a politician being a sentimental and emotional idol. Some women, have reached heights in politics due to their own caliber and strong will. And it is therefore, that women in this country were able to acheive the highest political offices like Prime Minister of the Country, Chief Minister of a State and presently, the President of the country is a women as well. [… Next …]