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“Women have talent and intelligence but due to social constraints and prejudices, it is still a long distance away from the goal of gender equality.”

Quote by Pratibha Patil

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Pratibha Patil served as the 12th President of India from 2007 to 2012, becoming the first woman to hold the office. With a background in education, she has been active in politics for several decades. more

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