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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 ==

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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 ==