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- ↑ Mahendra Singh Rana (2006). India Votes: Lok Sabha & Vidhan Sabha Elections 2001-2005. Sarup & Sons. pp. 117–. ISBN 978-81-7625-647-6 . Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ↑ India. Parliament. Rajya Sabha. Secretariat (2003). Women members of Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha Secretariat. p. 145. Retrieved 16 June 2020.