Sucheta Kripalani Birth Anniversary : Do you know who was India’s first woman to be the chief minister of any state? Well, her name is Sucheta Kripalani, one of the greatest freedom fighters in the country. Every year ‘Sucheta Kripalani Birth Anniversary’ is celebrated on 25 June to commemorate her remarkable contributions.
She has played pioneering roles both as an Indian freedom fighter and as well as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1963 to 1967. Let’s remember her legacy on 25 June 2024 which continues to inspire generations of leaders and female activists in India.Sucheta Kripalani Biography | |
Particular | Details |
Birth | June 25, 1908 |
Birthplace | Ambala, Punjab (now in Haryana) |
Death | 1 December 1974 (age 66 years) |
Party | Indian National Congress |
Constituency | United Provinces (Uttar Pradesh) |
Education | Indraprastha College, Punjab University and St. Stephen's College, Delhi University |
Early Career | Teacher at Banaras Hindu University |
Spouse | Acharya J. B. Kripalani |
Chief Minister | Uttar Pradesh (1963-1967) |
Founder | All India Mahila Congress (1940) |
Committee Memberships | Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas |
Author | Sucheta: An Unfinished Autobiography |
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