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National Women's Day is dedicated to Sarojini Naidu, also known as the Nightingale of India, who was born on February 13, 1879

• About Sarojini Naidu

Early life & Literary contribution

• She was born on 13^th February 1879 in Hyderabad.
• She was enthusiastic about writing since the early stage of her student life.
• Her father was principal of Nizam’s college.
• She studied in London & was a polyglot.
• The Golden Threshold (1905) was her first book of poems.
• She is famously known as The Nightingale of India for her lyrical poetry.
• Significant Literary Works of Sarojini Naidu include the following:

Role in freedom struggle

• She was a Gandhian. She participated in the Gandhian movements.
• She joined the national movements in the wake of partition of Bengal in 1905.
• She participated in non-cooperation movement, lead salt march and was arrested during quit India movement.

• She was the representative of ‘Indian women’ in the round table conference.
• She became the second woman after Annie Besant and first Indian women as president of INC when she presided over the 1925 Kanpur session of INC

She has worked for women’s empowerment. She was also a member of the All-India Women's Conference and worked to improve the status of women in India.

After India became independent in 1947, Sarojini Naidu was appointed as the first woman Governor of Uttar Pradesh. She served in this role until her death on March 2, 1949, in Lucknow.

Sarojini Naidu remains a role model for women in India and around the world. Her courage, dedication, and leadership inspired millions of Indians and continue to inspire generations to come.

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