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Pillars of strength: Women behind India's successful politicians

Updated On: 07 June, 2019 11:05 AM IST |

These women stood behind their celebrity husbands through thick and thin, supporting them, loving and caring for them and being their secret pillar of strength. Here's a look at wives who played a key role in the success of their politician husbands

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Married to Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray, Rashmi Thackeray has always stood as an anchor for the political leader. The duo got married on the December 13, 1988 and have two sons Aaditya and Tejas. Aaditya Thackeray is active in politics and leads the Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena while Tejas is still a student

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Married to Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray, Rashmi Thackeray has always stood as an anchor for the political leader. The duo got married on the December 13, 1988 and have two sons Aaditya and Tejas. Aaditya Thackeray is active in politics and leads the Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena while Tejas is still a student

Married to Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray, Rashmi Thackeray has always stood as an anchor for the political leader. The duo got married on the December 13, 1988 and have two sons Aaditya and Tejas. Aaditya Thackeray is active in politics and leads the Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena while Tejas is still a student

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Married to Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray, Rashmi Thackeray has always stood as an anchor for the political leader. The duo got married on the December 13, 1988 and have two sons Aaditya and Tejas. Aaditya Thackeray is active in politics and leads the Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena while Tejas is still a student

Sharmila and Raj Thackeray are among the world's top power couples. Sharmila Thackeray can often be seen supporting the MNS leader at various public events and functions. Sharmila is the daughter of producer-director Mohan Wagh. The couple has one son, Amit and a daughter Urvashi. 

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Sharmila and Raj Thackeray are among the world's top power couples. Sharmila Thackeray can often be seen supporting the MNS leader at various public events and functions. Sharmila is the daughter of producer-director Mohan Wagh. The couple has one son, Amit and a daughter Urvashi. 

Sonal Shah has been a definite source of support for BJP President and current Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah. Married in 1987, the couple has a son named, Jay Shah

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Sonal Shah has been a definite source of support for BJP President and current Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah. Married in 1987, the couple has a son named, Jay Shah

Sonal Shah has been a definite source of support for BJP President and current Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah. Married in 1987, the couple has a son named, Jay Shah

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Sonal Shah has been a definite source of support for BJP President and current Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah. Married in 1987, the couple has a son named, Jay Shah

Married in 1971, Usha and Venkaiah Naidu have two children, a son and a daughter. From his beginnings in politics to becoming the Vice president of India, Venkaiah Naidu has got the support of his Usha Naidu along every step of the way

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Married in 1971, Usha and Venkaiah Naidu have two children, a son and a daughter. From his beginnings in politics to becoming the Vice president of India, Venkaiah Naidu has got the support of his Usha Naidu along every step of the way

Married in 1971, Usha and Venkaiah Naidu have two children, a son and a daughter. From his beginnings in politics to becoming the Vice president of India, Venkaiah Naidu has got the support of his Usha Naidu along every step of the way

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Married in 1971, Usha and Venkaiah Naidu have two children, a son and a daughter. From his beginnings in politics to becoming the Vice president of India, Venkaiah Naidu has got the support of his Usha Naidu along every step of the way

Savitri Singh and Rajnath Singh got married in 1971. The Defence Minister of India and his wife have three children - 2 sons and a daughter

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Savitri Singh and Rajnath Singh got married in 1971. The Defence Minister of India and his wife have three children - 2 sons and a daughter

Savitri Singh and Rajnath Singh got married in 1971. The Defence Minister of India and his wife have three children - 2 sons and a daughter

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Savitri Singh and Rajnath Singh got married in 1971. The Defence Minister of India and his wife have three children - 2 sons and a daughter

Poonam Sinha is a former Bollywood actress, married to popular movie star, turned BJP politician Shatrughan Sinha. She is a former Miss Young India winner. Much like in Bollywood movies, the couple first met on a train in 1960s. They went on to get married in 1980. The couple have a daughter Sonakshi Sinha, who is a Bollywood actress and twin sons - Luv and Kush

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Poonam Sinha is a former Bollywood actress, married to popular movie star, turned BJP politician Shatrughan Sinha. She is a former Miss Young India winner. Much like in Bollywood movies, the couple first met on a train in 1960s. They went on to get married in 1980. The couple have a daughter Sonakshi Sinha, who is a Bollywood actress and twin sons - Luv and Kush

Poonam Sinha is a former Bollywood actress, married to popular movie star, turned BJP politician Shatrughan Sinha. She is a former Miss Young India winner. Much like in Bollywood movies, the couple first met on a train in 1960s. They went on to get married in 1980. The couple have a daughter Sonakshi Sinha, who is a Bollywood actress and twin sons - Luv and Kush

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Poonam Sinha is a former Bollywood actress, married to popular movie star, turned BJP politician Shatrughan Sinha. She is a former Miss Young India winner. Much like in Bollywood movies, the couple first met on a train in 1960s. They went on to get married in 1980. The couple have a daughter Sonakshi Sinha, who is a Bollywood actress and twin sons - Luv and Kush

BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subramanian Swamy met his wife Roxna while the duo was pursuing their higher education at Harvard. With a doctorate in mathematics, the beautiful woman behind Swamy's success has an equally strong intellect. The couple were married in 1966

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BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subramanian Swamy met his wife Roxna while the duo was pursuing their higher education at Harvard. With a doctorate in mathematics, the beautiful woman behind Swamy's success has an equally strong intellect. The couple were married in 1966

Daughter of retired Army colonel SC Rawat, Dimple Yadav married former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav in November 1999. Dimple who is a Member of Parliament is a talented painter and a horse rider. The couple has three children - Aditi, Tina and Arjun

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Daughter of retired Army colonel SC Rawat, Dimple Yadav married former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav in November 1999. Dimple who is a Member of Parliament is a talented painter and a horse rider. The couple has three children - Aditi, Tina and Arjun

A doctor by profession who also served in Punjab Health Department, Navjot Kaur Sidhu is married to Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu. Navjot Kaur has been a former Member of Punjab Legislative Assembly. The couple has a son, Karan and daughter, Rabia. In picture: Seen here celebrating her husband's victory in the Punjab Assembly elections. The

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A doctor by profession who also served in Punjab Health Department, Navjot Kaur Sidhu is married to Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu. Navjot Kaur has been a former Member of Punjab Legislative Assembly. The couple has a son, Karan and daughter, Rabia.

In picture: Seen here celebrating her husband's victory in the Punjab Assembly elections. The

A doctor by profession who also served in Punjab Health Department, Navjot Kaur Sidhu is married to Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu. Navjot Kaur has been a former Member of Punjab Legislative Assembly. The couple has a son, Karan and daughter, Rabia. In picture: Seen here celebrating her husband's victory in the Punjab Assembly elections. The

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A doctor by profession who also served in Punjab Health Department, Navjot Kaur Sidhu is married to Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu. Navjot Kaur has been a former Member of Punjab Legislative Assembly. The couple has a son, Karan and daughter, Rabia.

In picture: Seen here celebrating her husband's victory in the Punjab Assembly elections. The

Married to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadavis, Amruta Fadnavis is a woman of many talents. Apart from being a trained classical singer and a banker, Amruta is also a social activist. The couple who got married in the year 2005 have an adorable daughter, Divija

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Married to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadavis, Amruta Fadnavis is a woman of many talents. Apart from being a trained classical singer and a banker, Amruta is also a social activist. The couple who got married in the year 2005 have an adorable daughter, Divija

Married to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadavis, Amruta Fadnavis is a woman of many talents. Apart from being a trained classical singer and a banker, Amruta is also a social activist. The couple who got married in the year 2005 have an adorable daughter, Divija

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Married to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadavis, Amruta Fadnavis is a woman of many talents. Apart from being a trained classical singer and a banker, Amruta is also a social activist. The couple who got married in the year 2005 have an adorable daughter, Divija

Nalini Chidambaram, who is the daughter of a former Justice of the Supreme Court, is married to Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram. The couple has a son named Karti

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Nalini Chidambaram, who is the daughter of a former Justice of the Supreme Court, is married to Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram. The couple has a son named Karti

Nalini Chidambaram, who is the daughter of a former Justice of the Supreme Court, is married to Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram. The couple has a son named Karti

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Nalini Chidambaram, who is the daughter of a former Justice of the Supreme Court, is married to Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram. The couple has a son named Karti

Pranab Mukherjee married Suvra Mukherjee in 1957. She served as India's First Lady from 2012 until her unfortunate demise in 2015. Pranab has three children with his late wife - Sharmishtha, Abhijit and Indrajit

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Pranab Mukherjee married Suvra Mukherjee in 1957. She served as India's First Lady from 2012 until her unfortunate demise in 2015. Pranab has three children with his late wife - Sharmishtha, Abhijit and Indrajit

Pranab Mukherjee married Suvra Mukherjee in 1957. She served as India's First Lady from 2012 until her unfortunate demise in 2015. Pranab has three children with his late wife - Sharmishtha, Abhijit and Indrajit

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Pranab Mukherjee married Suvra Mukherjee in 1957. She served as India's First Lady from 2012 until her unfortunate demise in 2015. Pranab has three children with his late wife - Sharmishtha, Abhijit and Indrajit

Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi got married in 1973. Rabri joined Lalu Prasad in politics, even serving as the Chief Minister of Bihar, once he had to resign from his post following corruption charges. They have nine kids

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Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi got married in 1973. Rabri joined Lalu Prasad in politics, even serving as the Chief Minister of Bihar, once he had to resign from his post following corruption charges. They have nine kids

Sangeeta Jaitley plays a vital role behind former Minister of Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley's success as a leader and politician. The couple tied the knot in 1982 and they have two children, Rohan and Sonali

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Sangeeta Jaitley plays a vital role behind former Minister of Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley's success as a leader and politician. The couple tied the knot in 1982 and they have two children, Rohan and Sonali

Sangeeta Jaitley plays a vital role behind former Minister of Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley's success as a leader and politician. The couple tied the knot in 1982 and they have two children, Rohan and Sonali

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Sangeeta Jaitley plays a vital role behind former Minister of Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley's success as a leader and politician. The couple tied the knot in 1982 and they have two children, Rohan and Sonali

Politician Kameshwar Baitha and his wife Deomunia Devi apparently had to fight many odds to reach their current position. The couple, who are from Bihar, has three sons and one daughter In pic: Kameshwar and Deomunia after the former became the first Maoist politician to be elected to the Indian Parliament.

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Politician Kameshwar Baitha and his wife Deomunia Devi apparently had to fight many odds to reach their current position. The couple, who are from Bihar, has three sons and one daughter

In pic: Kameshwar and Deomunia after the former became the first Maoist politician to be elected to the Indian Parliament.

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