Background
PATIL, Pratibha Devisingh was born on December 19, 1934 in Jalgaon, Maha. Daughter of Narayanrao Patil and Gangaji Patil.
president member of the Rajya Sabha
PATIL, Pratibha Devisingh was born on December 19, 1934 in Jalgaon, Maha. Daughter of Narayanrao Patil and Gangaji Patil.
Graduate, Mooljee Jaitha College. Graduate, Government Law College.
Attorney, Jalgaon, India. Member Maharashtra Legislation Assembly, 1962—1985, leader of opposition, 1979—1980, congress chief, 1988—1990. Member state legislation Government Maharashtra, 1962, deputy minister public health, prohibition, tourism, housing & parliamentary affairs, 1967—1972, cabinet minister social welfare, 1972—1974, cabinet minister public health & social welfare, 1974—1975, cabinet minister prohibition, rehabilitation & cultural affairs, 1975—1976, cabinet minister education & government, 1977—1978, cabinet minister urban development & housing, 1982—1985, cabinet minister civil supplies & social welfare, 1983—1985.
Member Rajya Sabha Parliament of India, 1985, deputy chairman, 1986—1988, chairman Committee of Privileges, member Business Advisory Committee, 1986—1988, chairman Lok Sabha House Committee, 1991—1996. Governor State of Rajasthan, 2004—2007. President India, since 2007.
Co-founder Shram Sadhana Trust. Member Indian National Congress.