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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

IANS Updated on: November 03, 2014 11:44 IST

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.

 

 

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