The document summarizes the individual's involvement in Indian political life, which began after her mother-in-law was assassinated and her husband was elected Prime Minister. She acted as the Prime Minister's official hostess and accompanied him on state visits. When asked why she did not become Prime Minister herself, the individual provided several reasons, including not wanting the responsibility of leading a third-world country, needing more time to move funds received by foundations, and wanting someone else to stop investigations into a political scandal.