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Know Anandiben Patel, Gujarat's first woman CM

Ahmedabad: Anandiben Patel has taken over as the first woman Chief Minister of Gujarat.Some 25 years ago, without a second thought, a woman school teacher plunged into the Narmada river and rescued two young girl

Patel's early life was dedicated to teaching at the M.K. Vidyalaya in Ahmedabad, involving herself in educating widows and poorer sections, and promoting women's self-help groups.

As a minister, Patel has toured the state extensively.

Patel is said to be a simple person who is fond of vegetarian Gujarati food -- and cotton saris.