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Spouse of the President of India


The Spouse of the President of India is the unofficial title and position traditionally held by the wife or husband of the President of India during that person's term of office. There are no official roles or duties assigned to the spouse but he or she generally attends the official ceremonies and functions held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan along with the President.

The position of First Lady of India is currently vacant. Former First Lady Suvra Mukherjee, the wife of President Pranab Mukherjee, died in office on 18 August 2015.

Before Pratibha Patil was sworn in as the first female President of India, the role of the wives of the President were to act as the chief hostess of the Bhavan and they were generally referred to as the "First Lady". In 2007 the office room meant for the First Lady went for some minor changes to accommodate the husband of Pratibha Patil, Devisingh Shekhawat. Since then, the term "First Lady" is less frequently used and instead informally referred as the President's wife/spouse/husband.

The role should not be confused with the spouse of the Prime Minister of India.


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