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'''Maneka Gandhi''' (born 26 August 1956) is a prominent Indian politician, environmentalist, and leading animal rights advocate. A founding member of the People for Animals organization in 1992, she has served in multiple ministerial roles, including as Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Forest & Environment. A prolific author and former television host, Gandhi’s influence spans legislation, activism, and literature.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maneka Gandhi: From a bride in a Congress family to a BJP leader |url=https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/photo/Maneka-Gandhis-journey-from-living-in-Congress-household-to-shifting-to-BJP-44044/6 |website=Mid-Day |access-date=14 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Maneka Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi's widow, in interview with Jane Corbin |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianHistory/comments/1hl4sqs |website=Reddit (summary) |access-date=14 August 2025}}</ref>
{{Infobox person
| name          = Maneka Gandhi {{Verified}}
| image          = Maneka Gandhi.jpg
| image_caption  = Maneka Gandhi
| birth_date    = {{Birth date and age|1956|08|26}}
| birth_place    = New Delhi, India
| nationality    = Indian
| education      =  Lady Shri Ram College For Women–Delhi University (LSR–DU)
| alma_mater    =
| occupation    = Politician
| years_active  = 40 years
| known_for      = Animal Rights Activism
| notable_works  = People for Animals (PFA),Animal Birth Control (ABC) Programs
| Awards        = Neuro Inclusive Politician Award,Rukmini Devi Animal Welfare Award
| Spouse        = Sanjay Gandhi
| parents        = Tarlochan Singh Anand, Amardeep Kaur Anand
| religion      = Hinduism
| Website        =
}}'''Maneka Gandhi''' (born 26 August 1956) is a prominent Indian politician, environmentalist, and leading animal rights advocate. A founding member of the People for Animals organization in 1992, she has served in multiple ministerial roles, including as Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Forest & Environment. A prolific author and former television host, Gandhi’s influence spans legislation, activism, and literature.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maneka Gandhi: From a bride in a Congress family to a BJP leader |url=https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/photo/Maneka-Gandhis-journey-from-living-in-Congress-household-to-shifting-to-BJP-44044/6 |website=Mid-Day |access-date=14 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Maneka Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi's widow, in interview with Jane Corbin |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianHistory/comments/1hl4sqs |website=Reddit (summary) |access-date=14 August 2025}}</ref>


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life and Education ==