10 Women Who Made a Mark in Indian Politics

Jayalalitha
Followed the political tradition of Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Jayalalitha transformed from a popular film star to an avid politician. She also served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 1991 and 2001, losing power in 1996 due to corruption charges. She is also the party head of AIADMK. This is her third term in the office, she is a tough politician who is admired and feared for playing hard politics. She is a leader who has what it takes to survive in the male-dominated world of Tamil Nadu politics.

Vasundara Raje Scindia
Vasundara Raje Scindia is the first women to become the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. The royal heiress entered the political world in 1982 and joined BJP. She was the elected Chief Minister of Rajasthan in 2003. During her tenure she was known for her tough ways of running the office. At present, she is the leader of the opposition in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.

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