Top 5 successful politicians in india who evade marriage

It is not uncommon to see many politicians remain bachelors during their political stint, with many choosing to retire and remain as bachelors for life. Even India has its own share of politicians who despite holding prominent government posts, are elusive about marriage and choose to stay that way. Here are 6 of those powerful Indian politicians who remain unmarried to this date.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Also called as the ‘People’s President’, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was India’s 11th president and held office from 2002 to 2007. A renowned scientist with a degree in aerospace engineering from MIT, Madras, Kalam was instrumental in spearheading the nuclear tests conducted by India in 1998 in Pokhran. He had also written a book titled ‘India 2020,’ which talks of his ambitious plans to turn India into a fully developed nation by 2020. Despite all this fame and recognition, Kalam chose to remain a bachelor.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Serving as India’s Prime Minister for three non- consecutive terms from 1996-2004, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was one of the main founders of the Bhartiya Janata Party aka BJP, which is currently in power. Vajpayee is also a renowned poet and his work has been featured in many magazines and newspapers. His power and recognition definitely makes him one of the most popular unmarried politicians of his time.

Mamata Banerjee

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Fondly called as ‘Didi’ by her ardent followers, Mamata Banerjee was West Bengal’s first woman Chief Minister. Her political journey started with the Congress in 1970. In 1997, she left the party to create her own All India Trinamool Congress Party, which she heads. Formerly having served as the railway minister for two tenures, Mamata Banerjee continues to be West Bengal’s Chief Minister. It is perhaps this matrimony with politics that stopped her from wanting the same in her personal life.

Jayalalitha

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Tamil Nadu’s former Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha was recently stripped of her power owing to a land scam scandal, started her political innings in 1982 when she joined the AIADMK. Her previous stint as an actress had already earned her a huge fan base which kept growing as the started getting involved actively in politics. She is fondly called as ‘Amma’ by her followers and remains a bachelor.

Rahul Gandhi

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The man considered by many to be responsible for Congress’s downfall in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi is frequently voted as ‘India’s Most Eligible Bachelor.’ He is currently a Member of the Parliament representing the Amethi Constituency. And while he still remains a bachelor, one wonders whether rumours about his relationship with a Venezuelan girl Veronique would lead to a wedding in the near future.

Summary

India is not new to bachelor politicians. Many powerful politicians have sacrificed their personal lives in order to rise in politics. The politicians mentioned above take the top places in this list and are considered as the most powerful bachelor politicians in India.

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