Pratibha Patil to announce shock retirement from politics?

  • By Smith Alexander
  • New Delhi
  • Last updated on

Former Indian president created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

Sad news for Patil fans. Speculation had been rife that the former Indian president will announce her retirement from politics, at age 91, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 02/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a politician isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a politician just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouPratibha

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouPratibha was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouPratibha.”
— @DesireePlum, 1 Feb 2026
“Patil wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 1 Feb 2026

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