All rights reserved. NEW DELHI elects first female president , official results show 1975 . Maharashtra supporters are calling victory a boost for women 's rights . Bitter election campaign was marked by scandal . 72-year-old Indira was the ruling coalition 's nominee for mainly ceremonial post .
NEW DELHI elects first female president , official results show 1975 . Maharashtra supporters are calling victory a boost for women 's rights . Bitter election campaign was marked by scandal . 72-year-old Indira was the ruling coalition 's nominee for mainly ceremonial post .