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11 unusual facts about Pratibha Patil


2010 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The Prince of Wales (representing Elizabeth II as Head of the Commonwealth) officially declared the Games open jointly with President of India Pratibha Patil.

Behala

Former President Ms. Pratibha Patil laid the foundation stone of Joka to BBD Bagh Metro Rail Project in presence of Central Finance Minister and Governor of West Bengal in September, 2010.

Biometric passport

On 25 June 2008 Indian Passport Authority issued first e-passport to the President of India, Pratibha Patil.

Gulbarga

Buddha Vihar of Siddarth trust, inaugurated by president of India, Pratibha Patil, Mallikarjun Kharge and Dalai lama on 7 January, is another place of attractions in Gulbarga, attracting all ages of community.

Kittur Chennamma

On 11 September 2007 a statue of Rani Chennamma was unveiled at the Indian Parliament Complex by Pratibha Patil, the first woman President of India.

Lt. Navdeep Singh

He was awarded with the Ashoka Chakra posthumously on the 63rd Republic Day by President of India Pratibha Patil.

Pratibha Patil

The BBC has described Patil's political career prior to assuming Presidential office as "long and largely low-key".

Rustem Adagamov

In 2009 Kremlin's press department had invited him to cover Wednesday's meeting between Dmitry Medvedev and his visiting Indian counterpart Pratibha Patil.

S. R. D. Vaidyanathan

'Sangeet Natak Academy' award (PURASKAR) given by Srimathi Pratibha Patil, President of India at a special ceremony at the Rastrapathi Bhawan with a citation and pursue money on 2008 for my contribution in the field of Carnatic Instrumental music Nagaswaram.

Sant Muktabai Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana

In 2007, Manohar Lal Sharma, an independent advocate, filed a public interest litigation petition in the Supreme Court alleging that Mrs Pratibha Patil was an undischarged insolvent relating to the Sant Muktabai Sugar Factory and hence disqualified to remain in the office of the presidency.

Sant Muktabai Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana (SMSSK ) known as Sant Muktabai Cooperative Sugar Factory is a cooperative factory founded by President of India Pratibha Patil the nominee of UPA and Indian left for 2007 election for President of India.


Abu Dhabi Indian School

Many famous personalities have given a speech at Abu Dhabi Indian School like Abdul Kalam, Pratibha Patil, Kapil Sibal, Sam Pitroda, Anand Kumar, etc.

Asad Ali Khan

Khan received several national awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1977 and the civilian honor Padma Bhushan in 2008, which was awarded by Indian President Pratibha Patil.

Bhaderwah

Education has received another massive boost with the University of Jammu setting up its Bhaderwah Campus which was constructed at the nearby Sungli village which was inaugurated by the President of India Pratibha Patil.

Pratibha Mahila Sahakari Bank

Pratibha Mahila Sahakari Bank (Pratibha Women Cooperative Bank) is a cooperative bank founded by Pratibha Patil, (who later became the President of India ) in 1973 in Jalgaon in Maharashtra with the objective of empowering women.