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Maneka married Sanjay Gandhi, the son of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 23 September 1974.Sanjay and Maneka lived with Indira Gandhi and Sanjay grew increasingly involved in Indian politics as part of the Youth Congress. Maneka often accompanied him on his travels. She was also the Founder Editor of Surya, a political news monthly. In March 1983, after falling out with her mother-in-law, Maneka founded her own political party, the Rashtriya Sanjay Manch which focused on youth empowerment and employment.

 
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