Anandiben Patel Age, Wiki and Bio

Anandiben Patel

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth21/11/1941
Age82 years
BirthplaceKharod village, Mehsana, Gujarat

Bio/Wiki

Full nameAnandiben Mafatbhai Patel
Other name(s)
  • Iron Lady of Gujarat
  • Ben (sister)

Physical Stats & More

Height161 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorWhite and Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Education
  • MSc, B.Ed, and M.Ed from Gujarat Vidyapith
  • BSc from M. G. Panchal Science College

Personal Life

Zodiac signScorpio
Hobbies
  • Writing
  • Studying
  • Travelling
  • Public Relations
CasteLeuva Patidar (Married in Kadva Patidar)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried (Separated)
Marriage Date29/05/1962

Family

HusbandMafatlal Patel (Retired Psychology professor at the Saraspur Art and Commerce College in Ahmedabad)
Children
Son
NameShwetank (Sanjay) Patel
ProfessionBusinessman, Owns Bombay stock exchange (BSE) listed company Anar Industries Ltd
Daughter
NameAnar Jayesh Patel
ProfessionSocial Entrepreneur, Businessperson, Owns a real estate company called Anar Projects Ltd.
Parents
FatherJethabhai Patel (Teacher)
MotherMenaben Patel
SiblingsShe has nine siblings. The eldest sibling, Sarita Patel, died in 2014, while Anandiben's younger sister, Manjulaben Patel, passed away in 2016.
Money Factor
SalaryRs. 11,80,399 (2012-2013)
Assets
Total Asset Value (2012)Rs. 1,81,94,978
Movable Assets
CashRs 29,000
Deposits in BanksRs 55,20,182
Bonds, Debentures and SharesRs 5,74,796
Motor VehiclesRs 2,50,000
JewelleryRs 23,90,000
Immovable Assets
Agricultural LandRs 13,20,000
Non Agricultural LandRs 55,00,000
Residential BuildingsRs 26,11,000

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (1987-present)
Political Journey
  • Joined politics with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1987
  • Chief Minister of Gujarat from 24 May 2014 to 7 August 2016
  • Governor of Madhya Pradesh from 23 January 2018 to 28 July 2019
  • Governor of Chhattisgarh from 15 August 2018 to 28 July 2019
  • Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 20 July 2019 to present
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Recipient of various awards including 'Veer Bala', gallantry award, Governor's Award for Best Teacher, 'Sardar Patel Award', 'Vidya Gaurav' award, 'Patidar Shiromani' award, etc.
  • Listed in the top 100 most influential people of India by The Indian Express in 2014

Some Lesser Known Facts

The initial woman to hold the position of Chief Minister in Gujarat.
The woman who served as a legislator in Gujarat for the longest period.
A dedicated educationalist, social worker, and former cabinet minister.
Earned gold medals in MSc and M.Ed from Gujarat Vidyapith.
Has been a committed member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since 1987.