President of India June 14, 2011 | Posted by Owner | Filed under India, State Leaders Pratibha Patil Date of Birth: 19 December 1934 Birth Place: Nadgaon, India Political Party: United Progressive Alliance, Indian National Congress Arrival in Power: 25 July 2007 Religion: Hinduism Profession: NA Biography Pratibha Patil was born in Nadgaon, India, in 1934. She is the current and first woman President of India. She holds a law degree and a master's degree in political science and economics. Before becoming president, she had a long and distinguished political career holding several important ministerial posts. She was nominated for the presidency in 2007 and she eventually won the elections. Text format Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratibha_Patil