Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid a floral tribute to freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu on her birth anniversary. Born on February 13, 1879, Sarojini Naidu was a political and social activist and a poet aside from this, she played a crucial role in India’s struggle for independence.
She was the first Indian woman to be president of the Indian National Congress (INC) and to be appointed an Indian state governor.
The Indian government has designated February 13 as National Women's Day to honour Sarojini Naidu's tireless efforts in women's empowerment, and social justice, and her literary contributions that have inspired generations.
Other leaders posted on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, “We pay our sincere tributes to “Bharat Kokila", Former Congress President Sarojini Naidu on her birth anniversary. A staunch champion of civil rights and women's empowerment, her tremendous role in the freedom movement and her inspiring leadership continue to resonate today.”
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari wrote, “Remembering renowned freedom fighter & distinguished poet 'Nightingale of India' Sarojini Naidu ji on her birth anniversary.”
Assam Chief Minister also posted on X, “On National Women's Day, commemorated to mark the jayanti of Shraddheya Sarojini Naidu, we pay tributes to strength & courage of our Nari Shakti and renew our resolve to tailor policies best suited for their development.”