Deepa Kaul

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Deepa Kaul
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Born (1944-04-12) 12 April 1944 (age 80) Enfield, London, England
Nationality Indian
Political party Indian National Congress
Children Aashish Kaul
Profession Politician

Deepa Kaul (born 12 April 1944, London [1] ) is an Indian politician and social worker who served as a legislator and cabinet minister in the government of Uttar Pradesh. [2] [3] She is the daughter of the politician Sheila Kaul and the scientist Kailas Nath Kaul, and a niece of Jawaharlal Nehru. [4] [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Sheila Kaul obituary". Guardian. 21 June 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  2. Shukla (2007). Political Status of Women. APH Publishing. p. 90. ISBN   978-81-313-0149-4 . Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  3. "Sheila Kaul, veteran politician and maternal aunt of Indira Gandhi passes away". 14 June 2015. Archived from the original on 1 July 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  4. "President of India condoles the passing away of Smt. Sheila Kaul". 15 June 2015.