Aloo Jal Chibber was an Indian politician who served as a member of the

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from Vidhan Sabha Constituency (Colaba) (1972–1978). She has secured the highest win percentage till date. She was a minister of independent charge for minorities. She was later elected as a member of the

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twice. Her experience in

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politics made her a responsible legislator. She was a member of the Films Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. She was a close aide and confidante of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Aloochibber 4

She was also a member of the Government of India High Power Panel on Minorities, Schedule Castes & Scheduled Tribe & other Weaker Sections. Due to great wisdom and experience, she was made Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Social Welfare Advisory Board. She was a Senate Member of the University of Mumbai. Later, she became the treasurer and then the general secretary of the Maharashtra State Congress Committee. She was made chairperson of various boards and committees that fought for the right of women children and people of the weaker classes. Later, she became the Chairperson of Various hospitals and welfare societies such as the

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and Cama And Albless Hospitals. She loved to work for

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and

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. The Chibber Foundation was created in her memory.

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