Presidency of Pratibha Patil
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| Presidency of Pratibha Patil 25 July 2007 – 25 July 2012 | |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
|---|---|
| Election | 2007 Indian presidential election |
| Seat | Rashtrapati Bhawan |
 Emblem of India | |
Presidency of Pratibha Patil was started on 25 July 2007[1] when she took the oath as the twelfth and the first woman president of India.[2]
Presidential Election of 2007
[edit]The Presidential Election of 2007 in India was a significant political event that resulted in Pratibha Patil 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.[3]
| Party (Alliance) | Candidate | Electoral Votes | Vote Percentage | States carried |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC (UPA) |  Pratibha Patil |
638,116 | 65.8% | 21[4] |
| BJP (NDA) |  Bhairon Singh Shekhawat |
331,306 | 34.02% | 7[4] |
Domestic affairs
[edit]Mercy petitions
[edit]Patil disposed of 39 mercy petitions during her tenure, commuting 35 and rejecting 4.[5]
Foreign affairs
[edit]State visits
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ https://eoi.gov.in/kabul/?pdf0201?000
- ^ "Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil". pratibhapatil.nic.in. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ https://eci.gov.in/files/file/3957-election-to-the-office-of-president-2007-13th-presidential-election/
- ^ a b "NDTV.com: India gets first woman president". 17 August 2007. Archived from the original on 17 August 2007. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Pratibha Patil passes on 11 clemency pleas to Pranab Mukherjee". The Times of India. 25 July 2012. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 June 2023.