In Pictures: Stylish Women in Indian Politics

Hema Malini: Hailing from Bollywood, the Mathura MLA is not unaware of the world of fashion. She is usually seen is bright sarees with matching accessories. Hema Malini’s character in Baghban had started off a new fashion trend of chiffon and Georgette saris, as everyone wanted to have a ‘Baghban’ sari in their wardrobes! (Image: PTI)

Priyanka Gandhi: Fashionably chic as her mum Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra can be seen draping in muted Chris cotton sarees that are perfectly pleated as well as fitted jeans and crisp shirts. Needless to say, she carries off both styles with elan. (Image: PTI)

Vasundhara Raje Scindia: Coming from the royal family of Scindia's from Gwalior, the former chief minister of Rajasthan is seen in designer sarees, diamond nose studs amazing jewellery and with beautiful bags as well. Floral chiffons and bandhinis are something she sports a lot. (Image: Facebook)

Alka Lamba: The AAP MLA from Delhi is mostly seen in colourful salwar kameezes while campaigning for the party. However, the young politician can be sporting western outfits while holidaying. She is seen in traditional sarees during the parliamentary sessions. Blue seems to be a favoured colour since Lamba is often seen donning the colour. (Image: Twitter)

Shaina NC: The BJP politician is known in the Indian fashion industry as the 'Queen of Drapes' for draping a saree (sari) in fifty-four different ways. The young politician has been known to say that there are no set rules regarding how to wear saree. Women can wear saree over jeans, chudidar or tapered skirt in combination with choli. (Image: Viral Bhayani)

Agatha Sangma: Agatha K. Sangma is a former Member of Parliament of India, and was part of the 15th Lok Sabha. Agatha, who represents the youth of the country, is seen mostly in plain and casual t-shirts, trousers and formal shirts. (Image: PTI)

Brinda Karat: The communist politician from India is known for bent towards ethnic wear. She has an affinity for cotton and elegant bordered sarees and prefers pairing them with simple jewellery. Karat usually rounds of her look with a big red bindi. (Image: PTI)