The personal life of Indian Politicians is often hidden from the limelight. They want to protect their privacy from the constant scrutiny that they face due to their public image. But this veil of secrecy incites the curiosity of the general public, who want to know more about their love life. This valentine’s day, let’s delve into some of the most reknown political love stories, that made waves of headlines for reasons both good and bad.
Rajiv Gandhi & Sonia Gandhi:
The most reknowned of the politicians love story is that of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. Rajiv Gandhi met Sonia Gandhi during his studies at Cambridge University. While studying there, both of them fell in love. In 1968, after three years of courtship, he married Edvige Antonia Albina Màino, who changed her name to Sonia Gandhi and made India her home.
Sushil Modi & Jessie George:
It is impossible to talk about love stories of politicians and not mention Sushil Modi. Modi's wife is Jessie George and their journey began with both of them meeting in a train. From here their love affair started which culminated into a happy marriage.
Digvijay Singh & Amrita Rai:
The love story of Digvijay Singh and Amrita Rai has been in the limelight. Well-known TV anchor Amrita Rai had revealed her love life through social media. There was a lot of political chatter on this matter, when the matter started escalated to great extent, both of them decided to tie the knot.
Shahnawaz Hussain & Renu Hussein:
Shahnawaz Hussain's love life was much discussed. Shahnawaaz Hussein first met his wife Renu during a bus journey in Delhi. Shahnawaz and Renu often met in the bus while they were going to college. After a long affair, both of them tied the knot in 1992.
Shashi Throor & Sunanda Pushkar:
The love story of Shashi Tharoor and Sunanda Pushkar was a tragic one. Shashi and Sunanda metat billionaire Sunny Varkey’s party in 2009 at delhi. The affair between the two continued for about one and a half years and then Shashi Tharoor married Sunanda Pushkar. Sunanda tragically died after a few years of marriage, the blame for which fell on Shashi Tharoor.
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi & Seema
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi is always known for his simplistic style of living. Mukhtar Abbas's wife is Seema Naqvi. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's first meeting with Seema took place at Allahabad University. The two fell in love during their studies and got married in 1983.
Chand & Fiza Mohammad:
The love story of Chand Mohammad and Fiza Mohammad is a tumultuous and tragic affair. The love story of these two remained in the media headlines for a long time. When their love first started, Chandramohan and Anuradha both changed their religion. Chandramohan became Chand and Anuradha became Fiza. Both of them got married, but the marriage was filled with problems and hence did not last long, with the couple divorcing in 2009. Fiza died in 2012 under mysterious circumstances in her room.
Sachin Pilot & Sara Abdullah:
The love story of both political couple Sachin Pilot and Sara Abdullah has been quite famous. Sara is the daughter of former J&K CM and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah. Both of them met in London and both of them dated each other for many years. But both of them had to face strong opposition for marriage. But braving all odds, both of them got married in Delhi.
Akhilesh & Dimple Yadav:
The love story of Akhilesh Yadav and Dimple has always been in the news. Mulayam Singh wanted to get Akhilesh married to Lalu's daughter, but Akhilesh loved Dimple. Initially Mulayam Singh Yadav was completely against this relationship, but later he accepted this relationship and both of them got married.
Manish Tewari & Nazneen B. Shafa:
The love story of Manish Tewari and Nazneen has also been much discussed. Both of them met at a political function. From here the love between the two started. Both of them later changed their love life to married life. This political love story and marriage was quite successful.