Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/03/1938 |
| Age | 81 years (died on 20, Jul, 2019) |
| Birthplace | Kapurthala, Punjab, India |
| Date of Death | 20/07/2019 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Politics | Indian National Congress (INC) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 149 cm |
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| Weight | 68 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| MA (History) | University of Delhi, 1959 |
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Personal Life
| Place of Death | Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi |
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| Death Cause | Cardiac arrhythmia and age-related ailments |
| School | Convent of Jesus and Mary School, New Delhi |
| College/University | Miranda House, University of Delhi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Husband | Late Vinod Dikshit | ||||
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Family
| Father | Not Known | ||
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| Mother | Not Known | ||
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| Religion | Hinduism | ||
| Address | 1st Floor B-2 Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 |
Career
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Favourites
| Politician | Sonia Gandhi |
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| Book | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began professional journey as Chairperson of Young Women’s Association. | |
| 2. Served as executive secretary for Garment Exporters’ Association. | |
| 3. Entered into a cross-caste marriage between a Khatri and a Brahmin family. | |
| 4. Was imprisoned for participating in a protest against violence towards women. | |
| 5. Viewed Sonia Gandhi as a source of inspiration. | |
| 6. Office located on Motilal Nehru Marg is renowned for its resident fruit bats and semal trees. | |
| 7. Appointed as Governor of Kerala but stepped down due to government pressure. | |
| 8. Recognized for commitment to high-quality work and a development-focused mindset. | |
| 9. Enjoyed reading the writings of Osho. |