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Sarojini Naidu, popularly known as the Nightingale of India, is widely remembered for her lyrical poems and contributions to the freedom struggle and championing for women s rights. Sarojini Naidu born to a Bengali family of scholars and poets in Hyderabad on February 13, 1879 and was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and his idea of Swaraj or self-governance. Sarojini Naidu s 142nd birth anniversary is no less than a celebration for Indians, especially women for her remarkable work to empower them.
Who was Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu went to London and Cambridge for her higher education and it was in 1925 that she was appointed resident of the Indian National Congress. In 1947, Sarojini Naidu became India s first woman governor of the United Province (now Uttar Pradesh).
National Women’s Day 2021: Reminiscing the nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, National Women’s Day marks the importance of women and their significant voices in the country. As Sarojini Naidu is one of the most prominent influences for bringing about a change in the Indian freedom movement, let us find out the relevance of this day and remember the prolific poet. Written By National Women’s Day 2021: Reminiscing the nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu
The National Women’s day is celebrated in India every year on February 13 to mark the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a poignant person in the history of India who was appointed as the first woman Governor in India and who is also famously known as the ‘nightingale of India’ for her exceptional poetry.
National Women s Day 2021: A day to remember the Nightingale of India
The National Women s Day is celebrated to recognise the power of the women in the country and their significant voices in bringing about change.
DNA Web Team
Feb 13, 2021, 08:11 AM IST
Today is National Women s Day in India. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu. Naidu is one of the most recognised persons in the Indian freedom movement. She charted new territories and played a crucial role in a society dominated by men at the time.
National Women s Day recognises the power of the women in the country and their significant voices in bringing about change and progress. As we celebrate Sarojini Naidu s 142nd birth anniversary and mark the National Women s Day 2021, here s all you need to know about Naidu and this day:
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