Presidency of Pratibha Patil was started on 25 July 2007 when she took the oath as the twelfth and the first woman president of India.

Presidential Election of 2007

The Presidential Election of 2007 in India was a significant political event that resulted in

Pratibha Patil Pratibha Devisingh Patil (born 19 December 1934), also known as Pratibha Patil Shekhawat, is an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the president of India from 2007 to 2012. She was the first woman to become the president of India. A m ...

becoming the country's first woman President. The election, marked by its historical significance and the contest between notable candidates, showcased the democratic process of electing the Head of State in India.

Domestic affairs

Mercy petitions

Patil disposed of 39 mercy petitions during her tenure, commuting 35 and rejecting 4.

Foreign affairs

State visits

References

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