Mother's Day, observed on the second Sunday of May, celebrates the deep bond between mothers and children. In India, several political leaders have shared close relationships with their mothers, who have been influential in shaping their career in public life. On this special occasion, we take a look at some well-known Indian politicians with their mothers in these heartwarming photos. (File pics)
Updated On: 2025-04-30 05:15 AM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, Hiraben, played a crucial role in his upbringing. She lived in Raysan village near Gandhinagar with Modi's younger brother Pankaj. PM Modi would regularly visit her to seek her blessings during his trips to Gujarat, before casting his vote or after winning elections. She passed away in a hospital in Ahmedabad on December 30, 2022
Amit Thackeray's mother, Sharmila, is a social activist. When Amit made his electoral debut in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections last year, Sharmila — also the wife of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray — joined her son for his election campaigns
India's youngest Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, was deeply influenced by his mother, Indira Gandhi, the only woman to hold the office of Prime Minister in the country. Meanwhile, Indira's mother, Kamala Nehru, was a freedom fighter and social activist who worked for women's rights
Sonia Gandhi, the mother of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad lawmaker Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has served as the president of the Indian National Congress. She has been a major influence on both of her children's political careers. Sonia is currently a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament
Vasundhara Raje and her mother, the late Vijaya Raje Scindia, have made significant contributions to Indian politics. Vasundhara Raje served as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 2013 to 2018
Pratibha Pawar, the wife of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and mother of NCP (SP) lawmaker Supriya Sule, is the daughter of former Test cricketer Sadashiv Shinde
