A look at Indian politicians and their mothers. (File Photo)
Let’s celebrate the bond that Indian politicians share with their mothers who also happen to have happily passed on their legacies to their children
Mothers are often known for their supreme sacrifice for their children and the field of politics is nothing dissimilar. As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, let’s celebrate the bond that Indian politicians share with their mothers who also happen to have happily passed on their legacies to their children.
While Sonia Gandhi earlier this year announced her retirement from electoral politics, she was still with her son Rahul Gandhi on May 3 in Congress’ bastion Raebareli as he filed his nomination from the seat. Similarly, several other politicians share a strong relationship with their mothers, who have played an important role in their lives and careers. Let’s have a look:
Rahul Gandhi’s Biggest Supporter — His Mother Sonia Gandhi
Just like how Rajiv Gandhi was termed as the successor of Indira Gandhi, Rajiv’s son Rahul Gandhi is also following the footprints of his mother Sonia Gandhi, the former president of the Congress party. The bond that both the siblings — Rahul and Priyanka — share with their mother Sonia Gandhi is no secret and is widely known.
Sonia Gandhi has always seen standing in support of Rahul through all thicks and thins and even during the turmoils he faced during his political career. She even handed over her crucial — Amethi and Raebareli — seats to her son.
The Other Gandhis — Maneka & Varun
While the bond between Maneka Gandhi and Varun Gandhi has not often been publicised, however, the Union minister has also been seen standing in support of her son. Exhibiting his support for his son even after BJP denied ticket to him from Pilibhit, Maneka Gandhi stood out in her son’s favour saying, “What should I say, it’s about what party decides. Varun has been a good MP. Whatever he will be in life, he will do good for the country.”
Vasundhara Raje & her mother Vijaya Raje Scindia
BJP leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has often credited her mother Vijaya Raje Scindia for her political success. Calling her mother ‘Guru’, Raje has said that her mother has taught her the ABC of politics.
Notably, Vijaya Raje Scindia, often known as ‘Raj mata’, played a very crucial role the formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and also provided the party with financial help.
Vasundhara Passed To Pass on The Legacy To Son Dushyant
Although Vasundhara Raje could not reclaim the position of Rajasthan Chief Minister last year in 2019 when Assembly elections were held in the state and she was considered the top contender for the CM’s seat, her son Dushyant Singh has been re-nominated for the Jhalawar – Baran Lok Sabha constituency, where he currently holds the position of Member of Parliament.
Tejashwi Yadav And Her Mother Rabri Devi
Indian politician and former Bihar CM Rabri Devi, who is not very active in politics now, has passed on her legacy to her son — Tejashwi Yadav. Rabri Devi took over the charge as the state’s CM after her husband Lalu Prasad Yadav has to go to jail in connection to the Fodder scam.
However, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, an aspiring Bihar CM, who wanted to seat on the CM’s chair just like his parents got ditched by JD(U) supreme Nitish Kumar after he joined hands with the BJP.
‘Her Mother’s Daughter’: Bansuri Swaraj
“I AM the embodiment of Sushma Swaraj’s sanskaras, I will never let you down,” Bansuri Swaraj said during an interview with the Indian Express as she was campaigning for her poll debut. Bansuri acknowledged her mother’s influence in shaping her values and work ethics.
Sachin Pilot With his Mother Rama Pilot
After the demise of former Congress leader Rajesh Pilot, Rama Pilot contested the 13th Lok Sabha polls and carried forward her husband’s legacy. Sachin Pilot joined politics in order to support her mother, who was then contesting the polls from Dausa in Rajasthan.
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