New Delhi: Irrespective of caste, color, creed and sex, ageing is invincible. But getting old with style and charm is what Indian politicians have taught the public.Be it Sonia Gandhi or actress turned politician Jayalalithaa, each one of them has defined class even after crossing 50.Let us have a look at some politicians who even after 40, look fantabulous and carry themselves with full high dignity and elegance.Sonia Gandhi: Almost always clad in handloom printed sarees, Sonia Gandhi at 66 looks gorgeous and stunning in every public appearance. Her sharp facial Italian features very evidently show why her husband fell in love with her the very first time he saw her.Manmohan Singh: Mr. Prime Minister has his charm intact even at 80. The 13th and current prime minister of India in his plain kurta payjamas still looks as delightful as his younger days. Priyanka Gandhi: The daughter of the first family of India has kept her aristocratic looks unharmed. Even at 41 she looks beautiful and stunning. The dignified and confident look on her face reminds of her grandmother and the first ever lady Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. J. Jayalalithaa: Actress turned politician Jayalalithaa even after decades of leaving the film industry has maintained the glow in her face. The radiance on her face can be found in abundance. Mayawati: The Dalit Queen of Uttar Pradesh still has her fiery streak in one piece. At 57 she still holds her firebrand leadership qualities when it comes to throwing rebuttals at opposition. Narendra Modi: From a tea stall to aspiring Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has come a long way. But surprisingly there is no significant sign of a tiresome journey. He looks fresh and always ready for anything even at 62. Rajiv Gandhi: The young pilot, who repelled politics, was full of zeal and energy when it came to flying. But falling prey at the hands of destiny, Rajiv had to join his mother Indira and assist her in political activities and subsequently carry forward the legacy of politics after his mother's assassination. But despite his reluctance he did a commendable job after entering mainstream politics. His high level energy was pretty visible during his election campaigns for which he traveled almost every corner of the country and eventually lost his life. Indira Gandhi: Ever since she was a kid Indira felt for her nation. She started contributing her share to the struggle for independence at the age of 12. That patriotic feeling which Indira grew with was taken with her to her grave. She fought for the betterment of the nation till her last breath. The fire in her never died. Akhilesh Yadav: The youngest chief minister of Uttar Pradesh in his younger days only assisted his father in family politics by managing the youth wing. The Australia returned environmental engineering degree holder entered politics only after his father Mulayam Singh Yadav thought of giving his party a new look, a young one and picked his son to be the new face of his party.Arvind Kejriwal: An IAS turned politician who picked a `broom' to clean the nation and make it corruption free has been full of enthusiasm and energy. Be it participating in Anna's fasting spree or be it launching protests against the wrong doers of the government, the 45 year old Aam Admi Party chief has never stepped backwards when it comes to show some passion and fervor for the nation.Anna Hazare: The Indian army soldier Kisan Baburao Hazare has a never giving up attitude towards his nation. Fasting for days only to get the Jan Lokpal Bill passed in Parliament is a portrayal of his strong will even at the age of 76. Vasundhra Raje Scindia: Hailing from the royal family of Gwalior, Vasundhra has her imperial looks kept in place. The blaze on the face of the BJP leader has the ability to give the opposition a tough time. Smriti IraniUma Bharti
Updated on: August 30, 2013 7:31 IST
