10 most powerful female politicians of India

New Delhi: Politics has always been male dominated like other fields in India. Participation of female in this complex world is not so desirable, but Females have come out to be the super power of our society by participating in the celebration of democracy. In a society where lack of homogeneity creates different parts of caste and religion, women have emerged as new agents of change.Female politicians have influenced the society for better and played a vital role in becoming voice of the voiceless!Let's have a look at 10 most powerful female politicians of India: Sonia GandhiSonia Gandhi, belonging to the most popular Indian Political Family, wife of former Prime Minister Late Sh. Rajiv Gandhi, serves as the President of The Indian National Congress for the longest term. Born in Italy, Sonia Gandhi was made the congress chief in 1988 after the sudden death of her husband Rajiv Gandhi. Very New to the intricacies of politics Sonia Gandhi adapted herself to the new environment and made a mark for herself in Indian politics.She represents the people of Rae Bareli,Uttar Pradesh in Lok Sabha.She led the United Progessive Alliance, consisting of fifteen parties, to power in 2004 and 2009.She played a major role in implementation of Right To Information Act and National Rural Employement Scheme.She was named the third most powerful woman in the world by Forbes Magazine in 2004. In 2010, Forbes Magazine ranked her as the ninth most powerful person on the planet.She was also listed among the Time 100 most influential people in the world for the years 2007 and 2008.Sushma SwarajSushma Swaraj is heading the Ministry of External Affairs (Foreign Ministry) in the Modi Government, She registered her remarkable win from Vidisha Constituency, Madhya Pradesh. With the lotus party led NDA winning over 300+ seats, one of the most loyal supporter of saffron flag Sushma was given one of the most important ministries in Modi Cabinet. Sushma has emerged as a strong character handling the external affairs of India. She has well supported PM Modi in drafting foreign policies. she is in favour of ''Proactive-Strong-Sensitive'' foreign policies.She had been MLA in Haryana from 1977-1982 and then from 1987–90. In July 1977, she was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister in the Janata Party Government headed by Mr. Devi Lal. She was Education Minister, Haryana in the BJP-Lok Dal Government of Mr.Devi Lal during 1987-90.She was a cabinet minister when Vajpayee government was in power.She has been holding the Member of Parliament term for 6th time.She was the Leader Of Opposition in 15th Lok Sabha.Sushma took on Sonia Gandhi from Bellary Lok Sabha constituency in 2004 when there was a wave against BJP in that region. Sushma offered a spirited fight and Sonia could win through a very small margin of around 50,000 votes.Sheila DixitSheila Dixit was born on 31st March 1938 in Karpurthala,Punjab. She served as the Chief Minister of Delhi for three consecutive terms. Congress won three consecutive delhi assembly elections under Mrs Dixit's leadeship.Journalist Association of India chose her as the Best Chief Minister in 2008.Sheila Dixit also won Assocham award for Delhi Women of the Decade Achievers in 2013.She has always been promoting women oriented society and her development oriented vision made her one of the favourite politicians of the capital city of India.Mamta BanerjeeBorn on Jan 5,1955 Mamta Banerjee is the female face of West Bengal.She was the first female railway minister of India.Always maintaining a simple lifestyle , Mamta is one of the most influencing female faces of the country. Mamta Banerjee started her political career by joining Indian National Congress When Congress went soft on CPM , She withdrew her membership from congress and formed a new party named All India Trinamool Congress, also known as TMC.She introduced several non-stop Duronto Express trains that connected major cities, other passenger trains, and ladies-special trains during her second term as Railway Minister, from 31 May 2009 to 19 July 2011.She is known as a strong personality who is very hard working.JayalalithaaJayalalithaa, actor turned politician, got her step into politics in the year 1982 when she joined AIADMIIK.She became the youngest-ever chief minister of Tamil Nadu on On 24 June 1991.Jayalalitha was found guilty in disproportionate assets and corruption case by a trial court back in 2014 and fined her Rs. 100cr but Karnataka high Court overturned the judgement of the trial court and termed it ''not sustainable".The verdict made Jayalalithaa supporters happy and she was sworn in as chief minister for the fifth time on may 23, 2015.MayawatiMayawati is a prominent Dalit face of Indian politics.She heads the Bahujan Samaj Party which put forwards the demand for rights of "Bahujans" or dalits. Mayawati served the state of Uttar Pradesh by holding the chief minister post for four terms, she is the only dalit female to hold the CM post in the state.It was the brave Mayawati who performed the last rites of Kanshi Ram going against the tradition under which last rites are performed by male heirs of the family.Vasundhara Raje ScindiaVasundhara Raje Scindia is the current chief minsiter of the state of Rajasthan, she is the first female to hold the post in the state.Born To last reigning maharaja of Gwalior of pre-Independence, Jivaji Rao Scindia, and Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia who were active in politics post independence. The Bold Voice Vasundhara began her political career way back in 1984.She is one of the most powerful and loyal supporter of BJP.Vasundhara Raje has won "Women Together Award" from UNO for services rendered towards self-empowerment of women in 2007.Ambika SoniAmbika Soni, Rajya Sabha Member from Punjab, is another powerful female politician, She started her career as a volunteer in the Congress party in 1969.Later in 1972, she was appointed as the General Secretary of Indian Youth Congress (IYC). During 1975 she worked closely with Sanjay Gandhi and this was beginning of strenghting her relations with the Gandhi family.She has served as Minister of Tourism and Culture, Minister of Information and Broadcasting in Central Government of India. It was her effort to make "Incredible India" successful to promote Indian Tourism.Supriya SuleSupriya Sule is the daughter of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar. Supriya is member of NCP and also currently the Member of 16th Loksabha.She is Member of Parliament from Baramati Lok Sabha constituency.A statewide campaign against female foeticide was launched by her in 2011. Recently, she has been honored with Mumbai Women of the Decade Achievers Award by ALL Ladies League for her outstanding contribution to social service.She encourages to follow new ideas and eradication of traditional backward thinking.Agatha SangmaAgatha Sangma, born on July 24, 1980 is member of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). She was the youngest Minister of State in the UPA 2 govt led by Manmohan singh.She represented Tura constituency of Meghalaya in the 15th Loksabha.

10 most powerful female politicians of India

New Delhi: Politics has always been male dominated like other fields in India. Participation of female in this complex world is not so desirable, but Females have come out to be the super power of

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