Mother’s Day 2023: Famous Indian politicians and their mothers; see pics

Mother's Day, a day observed on the second Sunday of May every year. The day is celebrated to honor the bond between mothers and their children. In India, many politicians have had strong relationships with their mothers, who have played an important role in their lives and careers. This mother's day we look at popular political leaders in India with their mothers, see pictures of some of the famous Indian politicians and their mothers. Pics/File Photos

Updated On: 2023-05-09 09:47 PM IST

Compiled by : Anagha Sawant

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Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray's mother Rashmi Thackeray has played a significant role in his political career. Rashmi Thackeray has been Aaditya's big source of inspiration. Rashmi Thackeray is also a keen strategist. She has also played a significant role in shaping the political career of her husband, former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray

Vasundhara Raje and her mother late Vijaya Raje Scindia have been prominent female politicians who have made important contributions to Indian politics. Former CM Vasundhara Raje is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. She served as Rajasthan CM  from 2013 to 2018. She is also a former Member of Parliament and has held various ministerial positions. Vasundhara's mother Vijaya Raje Scindia, was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party Scindia was known for her efforts to promote women's rights, Scindia is known popularly as the Rajmata of Gwalior in India. Vijaya Raje Scindia died on January 25, 2001

Eldest son of former Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, MLA Amit Deshmukh always had the support of his mother Vaishali Deshmukh, and his younger brothers. The Congress leader and former state cabinet minister once posted on his Instagram page saying that his mother has been his 'inspiration for life'

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are prominent Indian politicians and children of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi is a former President of the Indian National Congress party. She has been a major influence on both of her children's political careers. Sonia Gandhi has been actively involved in politics for many years in India

In Pics: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra along with Rahul Gandhi (L) and Sonia Gandhi (R)

Tejashwi Yadav is an Indian politician and the current Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. Tejashwi Yadav is the younger son of Rabri Devi and Lalu Prasad Yadav. Rabri Devi served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from 1997 to 2005. She was the first woman to hold this position in the state. Both are members of the Rashtriya Janata Dal political party and have been active in politics for many years

Indira Gandhi was the first and only female Prime Minister of India. She was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, and Kamala Nehru. Her mother Kamala was a freedom fighter and social activist who worked for women's rights. Indira Gandhi's son Rajiv Gandhi became India's youngest Prime Minister. The mother-son duo (India Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi) had an uproarious political career

Sharmila Thackeray is a social activist and the wife of Raj Thackeray, the chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). Amit Thackeray is the son of Raj and Sharmila Thackeray. He is a prominent figure in the MNS party and has been actively involved in various political campaigns and initiatives. Both Sharmila and Amit Thackeray have been in the news for their involvement in various social causes and political campaigns

Maneka Gandhi and Varun Gandhi are Indian politicians belonging to the Gandhi family. Maneka Gandhi is the widow of Sanjay Gandhi, the younger son of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Maneka Gandhi started her political career in 1984 after the assassination of her husband. Varun Gandhi, son of Maneka Gandhi entered politics in 2004 and was elected to the Lok Sabha from Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh on a BJP ticket in 2009. He was re-elected from the same constituency in 2014 and 2019. Both Maneka and Varun have been known for their animal welfare activism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Hiraben Modi played a crucial role in his upbringing. He always visited his nonagenarian mother Hiraben before any special occasion including casting his vote, after winning elections. Hiraben passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad on December 30, 2022. Before the 2019 Lok Sabha election, in an interview, PM Modi explained why his mother did not live with him. PM Modi said, "My mother tells me what will I do at your home. What will I talk to you about? She also gets upset seeing me return late in the night." PM Modi visited Hiraben and use to spend time with her during most of his Gujarat visits

Misa Bharati is a member of the Rajya Sabha. She was born on January 22, 1976, to former Chief Ministers of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. Misa Bharati is a member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) political party. Misa was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 2016 by her party. Misa's mother Rabri Devi entered politics after her husband was arrested in connection with the Fodder Scam case in 1997. Rabri Devi was appointed as the Chief Minister of Bihar in his place and became the first woman to hold that position in the state. During her tenure as CM, she faced several challenges, including a deteriorating law and order situation and rampant corruption

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