| Prabha Rau | |
|---|---|
| Prabha Rau - Wasu | |
| Governor of Rajasthan | |
| In office 2 December 2009 – 26 April 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Shilendra Kumar Singh |
| Succeeded by | Shivraj Patil |
| Governor of Himachal Pradesh | |
| In office 19 July 2008 – 24 January 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje |
| Succeeded by | Urmila Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 March 1935 |
| Died | 26 April 2010 (aged 75) |
| Residence | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Religion | Marathi |
Prabha Rau (4 March 1935 – 26 April 2010) was an Indian politician and the Governor of Rajasthan state of India, since December 2009, following the death of previous governor S.K. Singh. She was also the governor of Himachal Pradesh as well as the former president of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee. She hails from Nagpur. She has a brother named Arun Wasu.
She was Member of Parliament in 13th Lok Sabha and was elected from Wardha (Lok Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra[1]. She was elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in 1972 for the first time.
She was a former athlete and had represented Maharashtra in the long jump, high jump, hurdles, discus throw, and running . She was a musician and held a Masters degree in Politics and Music.
Rau died on 26 April 2010 after suffering a heart attack in the Jodhpur house in New Delhi. She became the second governor in a row to die in office.[2]
References
- ↑ Lok Sabha Members – Prabha Rau Profile Lok Sabha
- ↑ Rajasthan Governor Prabha Rau passes away The Hindu
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by S. K. Singh |
Governor of Rajasthan December 2009 – April 2010 |
Succeeded by Shivraj Patil |
| Preceded by Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje |
Governor of Himachal Pradesh 2008–2010 |
Succeeded by Urmila Singh |
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