Overview
Anandiben Patel is an Indian politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She has served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and as Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. She is identified as the 20th Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
Key Facts
| Name | Anandiben Patel |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Notable office | Governor of Uttar Pradesh (20th) |
| Earlier office | Chief Minister of Gujarat |
Background
Anandiben Patel began her public career in Gujarat, where she was active in education before entering politics through the BJP. She served as a Member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly and held cabinet portfolios in the Government of Gujarat over multiple terms.
Career
Gujarat
As a senior leader of the BJP in Gujarat, she held ministerial responsibilities in the state government and later served as Chief Minister of Gujarat, becoming the first woman to hold that office.
Gubernatorial roles
After her tenure in Gujarat, she was appointed as Governor of Madhya Pradesh. She subsequently took charge as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, the position by which she is most commonly referenced in the present role of constitutional head of the state.
Significance
Anandiben Patel is recognised as one of the prominent women leaders in Indian politics, having held both an elected executive role at the state level and constitutional gubernatorial appointments in two large Indian states.
Related Topics
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Chief Minister of Gujarat
- Governor of Uttar Pradesh
- Governor of Madhya Pradesh
- Government of Gujarat
- Government of Uttar Pradesh